Oerskovia turbata and Myroides species: rare isolates from a case of acalculus cholecystitis.

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2007-07-29
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Here we report a case of acalculus cholecystitis, which presented with features of obstructive jaundice of one-week duration. The patient underwent cholecystectomy and bile grew a mixed culture of Oerskovia turbata and Myroides spp. Being a rare isolate, characteristic features of the former are described in this report. The patient recovered without any complication.
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Thomas M, Padmini SB, Govindan VK, Appalaraju B. Oerskovia turbata and Myroides species: rare isolates from a case of acalculus cholecystitis. Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2007 Jul; 25(3): 297-8
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