Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis

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Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis

Background

  • Gram-positive bacillus in the genus Corynebacterium
  • Primarily an animal pathogen, causing caseous lymphadenitis in sheep

Clinical Manifestations

  • Rare pathogen
  • Can cause granulomatous lymphadenitis, typically among farm and veterinary workers

Management