Pathogens
Corynebacterium jeikeium

Corynebacterium jeikeium

Precautions

Standard Precautions

Susceptibilities

General Information

Formerly known as group JK.

Increasingly has been identified in association with a variety of clinical entities, predominantly in immunocompromised people, and it is recognized as a significant nosocomial pathogen.

Only pathogenic for humans.

Found in soil and water.

  • Bacteremia
  • Endocarditis
  • Device/prosthesis infections
  • Wound infections
  • Especially in immunocompromised patients with hematological disorders or vascular catheters
    • Can occur in immunocompetent hosts