When Low Virulence Meets High Persistence

We present a case of ventriculoatrial shunt (VAS) infection with Cutibacterium acnes bacteremia to highlight the differences between VAS infections and the more commonly seen ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) infections. VAS infections are more likely to be associated with bacteremia.

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Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice
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2026-08-20
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https://doi.org/10.1097/ipc.0000000000001656
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Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
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When Low Virulence Meets High Persistence

Ted Louie, Janet Tran, Ananya Shah
Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice
Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
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When Low Virulence Meets High Persistence

Ted Louie, Janet Tran, Ananya Shah
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Abstract

We present a case of ventriculoatrial shunt (VAS) infection with Cutibacterium acnes bacteremia to highlight the differences between VAS infections and the more commonly seen ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) infections. VAS infections are more likely to be associated with bacteremia.

Infectious Diseases in Clinical PracticeVol. 34(5)
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Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
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