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  • Title: Leuconostoc septicemia in a preterm neonate on vancomycin therapy: case report and literature review.
    Author: Janow G, Lambert B, Scheiner M, Rosen O, Goldman DL, Soghier L.
    Journal: Am J Perinatol; 2009 Jan; 26(1):89-91. PubMed ID: 19031357.
    Abstract:
    We report the case of a 26-day-old premature infant born at 24 weeks' gestation who developed septicemia while receiving vancomycin therapy. The blood isolate initially identified as a vancomycin-resistant Streptococcous viridans was found to be Leuconostoc spp. Her condition improved with parenteral ampicillin and gentamicin therapy and removal of the intravenous central catheter. Prematurity is a recognized risk factor for Leuconostoc disease. Clinicians need to consider Leuconostoc spp. when vancomycin-resistant pathogens are identified and provide appropriate therapy.
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