Oerskovia xanthineolytica bacteremia in an immunocompromised host: case report and review

Abstract

Oerskovia species, once thought to be nocardiform-like bacteria, have been only rarely associated with human infection. In this report we describe a case of central venous catheter-associated infection that was successfully treated with antibiotics. With the increased use of indwelling devices, these organisms may be more commonly recognized causes of infection. Appropriate antibiotic therapy appears to successfully treat oerskovia infection and may decrease the need for removal of some indwelling access devices.