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Research Article

Streptococcus bovis Bacteremia from a Venous Access Port in a Patient with AIDS

Pages 764-766 | Published online: 08 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

We report the first case of S. bovis bacteremia related to endoluminal colonization of a venous access port in a setting of advanced HIV infection, neutropenia and co-infection with HBV. The patient had no bowel abnormalities. The clinical picture was mild and was resolved by removal of the device.

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