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Helicobacter canis Bacteremia in a Patient with Fever of Unknown Origin
Abidi, Maheen Z. , Wilhelm, Mark , Neff, Jadee , Cunningham, Scott A. , Patel, Robin , Hughes, John , Patel, Robin , Abidi, Maheen Z , Cunningham, Scott A , Abidi, Maheen Z
Journal of Clinical Microbiology | January 3, 2013 | Volume: 51 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 1046-1048
ABSTRACTA 57-year-old woman with common variable immune deficiency and liver failure of unknown etiology presented with recurrent fevers over a 5-month period. She was found to haveHelicobacter canisbacteremia. Immunocompromised hosts with exposure to cats or dogs may be at risk for infection with this organism, which may be challenging to diagnose.