Background:Kocuria species are gram-positive, non-pathogenic commensals. However, in immunocompromised patients such as transplant recipients, cancer patients, or patients with chronic medical conditions, they can cause opportunistic infections.Case presentation: We report the first case of descending necrotizing mediastinitis in a 58-year-old, relatively healthy woman caused by Kocuria rosea.Conclusion: Descending necrotizing mediastinitis due to Kocuria rosea can be successfully treated with prompt surgical drainage combined with antimicrobial therapy. © 2013 Lee et al.; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.
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Lee, M. K., Choi, S. H., & Ryu, D. W. (2013). Descending necrotizing Mediastinitis caused by Kocuria rosea: A case report. BMC Infectious Diseases, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2334-13-475
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