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We report a case of Leptotrichia species bacteremia in a patient undergoing
treatment for acute myelogenous leukemia. Like previously reported I;Lepto
trichia species, this is a gram-variable, pleomorphic rod that is catalase
negative and utilizes glucose and sucrose. However, it is more fastidious t
han previously reported isolates of Leptotrichia and may represent a novel
species.