<p><i>Enterococcus cecorum</i> is a bacterium typically found in the gastrointestinal tract of chickens, with rare cases reported in humans. We present a case of <i>Enterococcus cecorum</i> bacteremia in a renal transplant recipient with possible source of pet parrots. We also review the literature on <i>E. cecorum</i> infection in humans.</p>

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A case of Enterococcus cecorum in a renal transplant recipient and literature review

  • Valli Mani,
  • Ilan Berlinrut,
  • Frances Wallach,
  • Esther Benamu Sultan,
  • Mersema Abate

摘要

Enterococcus cecorum is a bacterium typically found in the gastrointestinal tract of chickens, with rare cases reported in humans. We present a case of Enterococcus cecorum bacteremia in a renal transplant recipient with possible source of pet parrots. We also review the literature on E. cecorum infection in humans.