Identification of Lonepinella sp. in Koala Bite Wound Infections, Queensland, Australia

Identification of Lonepinella sp. in Koala Bite Wound Infections, Queensland, Australia

We report 3 cases of koala bite wound infection with Lonepinella koalarum–like bacteria requiring antimicrobial and surgical management. The pathogens could not be identified by standard tests. Phylogenetic analysis of 16S rRNA and housekeeping genes identified the genus. Clinicians should isolate b...

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Main Authors: Holly Angela Sinclair, Paul Chapman, Lida Omaleki, Haakon Bergh, Conny Turni, Patrick Blackall, Lindsey Papacostas, Phillip Braslins, David Sowden, Graeme R. Nimmo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-01-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Lonepinella
koala bite
wound infection
Phascolarctos cinereus
Pasteurellaceae
saliva
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/25/1/17-1359_article

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