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A family member's breast cyst culture came back showing oerskovia bacteria. should we be concerned?
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Oerskovia: Oerskovia species are nocardialike bacteria that have been implicated as pathogens only rarely. CDC has reported less than 40 cases total in the USA. It can be a lab contaminant but if isolated from an otherwise sterile site the potential for its being an infecting agent must be considered. Strongly recommend you see an infectious diseases expert. Good luck and best wishes.
Answered 7/26/2015
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