Korean J Clin Pathol.  1999 Jun;19(3):333-336.

Gallbladder Empyema Caused by Pediococcus pentosaceus

Abstract

A case of gallbladder empyema caused by Pediococcus pentosaceus is discussed. This appears to be the first reported case of gallbladder empyema caused by this organism. The laboratory method to identify this vancomycin-resistant gram-positive cocci and antimicrobial susceptibility of this organism are described.

Keyword

Pediococcus pentosaceus; gallbladder empyema; vancomycin-resistance

MeSH Terms

Cholecystitis*
Gallbladder*
Gram-Positive Cocci
Pediococcus*
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