Enterococcus hirae Bacteremia Secondary to Urinary Tract Infection: A Case Report
10.3904/kjm.2024.99.5.263
- Author:
Kyeo Rae JU
1
;
Ji Hye LIM
;
Jae Won LEE
;
Jinmee HWANG
;
Eu Suk KIM
Author Information
1. Divisions of Infectious Diseases, Hyosan Medical Foundation G Sam Hospital, Gunpo, Korea
- Publication Type:3
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2024;99(5):263-267
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Enterococcus hirae (E. hirae) infection is an uncommon pathogen in human infections. Bacteremia due to E. hirae associated with urinary tract infection is uncommon. We present a case of E. hirae bacteremia in a young woman with no underlying comorbidities. This case report emphasizes the importance of considering E. hirae as a potential pathogen in urinary tract infections.