Breast abscess caused by Propionibacterium avidum following breast reduction surgery: case report and review of the literature
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Breast abscess caused by Propionibacterium avidum following breast reduction surgery: case report and review of the literature
Abstract
Propionibacterium avidum was isolated from bilateral breast abscesses following breast reduction surgery. This report highlights the potential pathogenicity of the normal microbial flora following surgical interventions.
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