What Corynebacterium Species is Commonly Associated with Hospitalized Immunocompromised Patients

Question

What Corynebacterium species is commonly associated with hospitalized immunocompromised patients?
A) C. pseudotuberculosis
B) C. jeikeium
C) C. striatum
D) C. ulcerans

Accepted Answer

Corynebacterium jeikeium is commonly associated with hospitalized immunocompromised patients, particularly those undergoing long-term antibiotic treatment or chemotherapy. It can cause infections such as endocarditis, bacteremia, and sepsis. The other options listed are not typically associated with infections in immunocompromised patients.