Case report reports Francisella novicida bacteremia in a near-drowning victim, highlighting diagnostic challenges and distinct epidemiological risks compared to Francisella tularensis.
We describe a rare case of Francisella novicida bacteremia following a near-drowning event in seawater. We highlight the challenges associated with laboratory identification of F. novicida and differences in the epidemiology of F. novicida and Francisella tularensis infections.
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