Staphylococcal Enterocolitis: An Atypical Clinical Presentation of a Neglected Disease
Rodrigo Cuiabano Paes Leme,
Felipe Ramos Pinheiro,
Renta Freire Alves Pereira
et al.
Abstract:S. aureus is an alarming human pathogen since it triggers numerous diseases, including impetigo and pneumonia. The S. aureus' ability to colonise the upper respiratory tract and other tissues, such as the skin, throat and gut, operate as reservoirs for infection. Indeed, being a carrier of S. aureus in the gut represents a risk factor for developing infection in distinct sites, including an unusual gastrointestinal tract disease. Here, we present an atypical clinical course of staphylococcal enterocol… Show more
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