Enterococcus casseliflavus and Enterococcus gallinarum as causative agents of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis

Autores: Narciso Schiavon Janaína Luz, Borgonovo Ariane, Couto Marques Paula, Tonon Débora, Oshiro Bansho Emilia Tiemi, Maggi Dariana Carla, Dantas Correa Esther Buzaglo, Schiavon Leonardo de Lucca

Resumen

Infection by multidrug resistant bacteria is arousing as a relevant issue among hospitalized subjects and is of particular interest in patients with cirrhosis given the frequent use of broad spectrum antibiotics and their altered immune response. We report the first case report of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) caused by Enterococcus casseliflavus and the sixth case of SBP caused by Enterococcus gallinarum.

Palabras clave: VanC protein Enterococcus ascites liver cirrhosis.

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Vol. 14 Núm.2. Marzo-Abril 2015 Pags. 270-272 Ann Hepatol 2015; 14(2)