A Rare Agent in Blood: Rothia kristinae

<i>Rothia kristinae,</i> a Gram-positive coccus often regarded as a harmless commensal, is emerging as a potential pathogen, especially in immunocompromised patients. We hereby present a case involving <i>R. kristinae</i> bacteremia in a 66-year-old female patient with a history of multiple myeloma and end-stage renal disease following a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Despite initial doubts about its clinical significance, repeated isolation from blood cultures prompted consideration of infection rather than colonization. This case highlights the importance of considering rare pathogens in immunocompromised hosts. Additional investigation is essential to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the clinical features and management of infections caused by <i>R. kristinae</i>.

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Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
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2025-03-27
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https://doi.org/10.36519/idcm.2025.436
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Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
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A Rare Agent in Blood: Rothia kristinae

Sidar Çöpür, Önder Ergönül, Yeşim Besli, Oğuz Usta
Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
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A Rare Agent in Blood: Rothia kristinae

Sidar Çöpür, Önder Ergönül, Yeşim Besli, Oğuz Usta
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<i>Rothia kristinae,</i> a Gram-positive coccus often regarded as a harmless commensal, is emerging as a potential pathogen, especially in immunocompromised patients. We hereby present a case involving <i>R. kristinae</i> bacteremia in a 66-year-old female patient with a history of multiple myeloma and end-stage renal disease following a hematopoietic stem cell transplant. Despite initial doubts about its clinical significance, repeated isolation from blood cultures prompted consideration of infection rather than colonization. This case highlights the importance of considering rare pathogens in immunocompromised hosts. Additional investigation is essential to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the clinical features and management of infections caused by <i>R. kristinae</i>.

Infectious Diseases and Clinical MicrobiologyVol. 7(1)
Koç University (TR), Amerikan Hastanesi (TR)
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
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