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Silent but deadly: patients with enterococcal bacteraemia should be assessed for colorectal neoplasia

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The epidemiology of bloodstream infections has changed during the early 21st century, and our understanding of complex host–pathogen relationships continues to evolve. Enterococci have emerged as major community and health… Click to show full abstract

The epidemiology of bloodstream infections has changed during the early 21st century, and our understanding of complex host–pathogen relationships continues to evolve. Enterococci have emerged as major community and health care pathogens; the association of colorectal neoplasia with enterococcal infections has recently been reported, particularly with communityacquired Enterococcus faecalis bacteraemia of unknown source.1,2

Keywords: deadly patients; patients enterococcal; colorectal neoplasia; enterococcal bacteraemia; silent deadly; bacteraemia assessed

Journal Title: Medical Journal of Australia
Year Published: 2019

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