R. Cittadini

Recurrent Urinary Infection with Bifidobacterium scardovii

ABSTRACT Bifidobacterium species are difficult to identify and may be underreported or not recovered by many laboratories because of their slow growth. We emphasize the importance of the Gram stain in urine samples and the addition of enriched media and enhanced atmosphere over time for urine cultures with pyuria. This is the first report of a Bifidobacterium scardovii recurrent urinary infection in an elderly woman.

Actinobaculum schaalii causing urinary tract infections: report of four cases from Argentina

Actinobaculum schaalii may be a more common urinary tract pathogen than previously described. Here we report four cases of A. schaalii UTIs and we also propose a simple identification scheme to be used in the conventional microbiology laboratory based on standard biochemical tests.

First Case of Streptococcus lutetiensis Bacteremia Involving a Clindamycin-Resistant Isolate Carrying the lnuB Gene

ABSTRACT Here, we describe the first case of a Streptococcus lutetiensis isolate harboring the lnuB gene.

Unusual presentations of Comamonas kerstersii infection

The association of Comamonas kerstersii with peritonitis resulting from the presence of perforated appendix has previously been described by our research team. In the present study, we describe the isolation of this microorganism from two forms of unusual presentations of C. kerstersii infection not previously described in the literature: localized intra-abdominal infection (psoas abscess) and pelvic peritonitis.

First report of Comamonas kerstersii causing urinary tract infection

The association of Comamonas kerstersii with peritonitis resulting from perforated appendix and its isolation from a psoas abscess and pelvic peritonitis have previously been described by us. We present the first case of C. kerstersii urinary tract infection, broadening the spectrum of infections caused by this species.