Case ReportInternational Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics

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Sphingomonas paucimobilis - an emerging pathogen

Int J Contemp Pediatr. 2016;3(3):1123-1125.DOI10.18203/2349-3291.ijcp20162407

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Abstract

Sphingomonas paucimobilis is a gram negative bacterium usually an opportunistic pathogen. It is known to cause infections among immunocompromised individuals. Rarely it causes infections among immunocompetent individuals. We report a case of sphingomonas paucimobilis sepsis in a ten year old male child.

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  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan
  2. Department of Microbiology, Pacific Medical College and Hospital, Udaipur, Rajasthan

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