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Breast abscess caused by Propionibacterium avidum following breast reduction surgery: Case report and review of the literature: Case report and review of the literature

  • Stavroula Panagea
  • , John E. Corkill
  • , Martin J. Hershman
  • , Christopher Parry
  • Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • University of Liverpool

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e253-e255
JournalJournal of Infection
Volume51
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005
Externally publishedYes

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Breast abscess
  • Propionibacterium avidum

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