Gordonia bronchialis is an aerobic gram-positive bacilli and also weakly acid fast. It requires a long incubation time and extensive biochemical reactions for identification. Therefore, use of broad-range polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for amplification of genes such as 16S rRNA or hsp65 followed by sequencing or advanced techniques like MALDI-TOF MS is needed for identification. Here, we present a case of persistent sternal wound infection following open heart surgery, caused by G. bronchialis in a 58 years old male, identified using MALDI-TOF MS-based system. The patient improved with oral Cefpodoxime 200 mg BD for four weeks.
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