Organisms in the genus Kocuria are Gram-positive, coagulase-negative, coccoid
actinobacteria belonging to the family Micrococcaceae, suborder Micrococcineae, order …

Kocuria species are unusual human pathogens isolated most commonly from
immunocompromised hosts, such as transplant recipients and cancer patients undergoing …

Although not previously known to cause human infections, Kocuria species have now
emerged as human pathogens, mostly in compromised hosts with severe underlying …

Kocuria species are found in the environment and on human skin. These micro-organisms
are generally considered to be nonpathogenic saprophytes, rarely causing infection …

Background Kocuria species are gram-positive, non-pathogenic commensals. However, in
immunocompromised patients such as transplant recipients, cancer patients, or patients with …

(1). In that paper, we compared Sprague–Dawley rats with catheter implantations of 4, 8,
and 20 weeks' duration with sham-operated age-matched controls. There were significant …

Kocuria species is now increasingly being recognized as an emerging human pathogen
most commonly associated with the use of medical devices in immunocompromised hosts or …

Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) are a significant risk factor for poor
patient outcomes. It is important to correctly diagnose and treat these infections to ensure the …

6. Wakeen MJ, Zimmerman SW, Bidwel D. Viscus perforation in peritoneal dialysis patients:
diagnosis and outcome. Perit Dial Int 1994; 14: 371–7. 7. Huang JW, Peng YS, Wu MS, Tsai …

This study was the first to describe the hitherto deficiently evaluated alkaline tolerance of
Kocuria marina isolate from a pediatric patient with continuous intravenous epoprostenol …