Factors that have been reported to contribute
to Corynebacterium infections | Immunocompetent | Immunocompromised
/suppressed |
| Mucosal Break |
| X |
| Urinary Tract Infection | X | X |
| Prosthetic Device | X | X |
| Prolonged Hospital Stay | | X |
| Catheters | X | X |
| Prolonged Antibiotic Therapy | X | X |
| Respiratory Droplets/Secretion Exposure | X | X |
| Contact with Open Lesions | X | X |
| Endocarditis (Native or Artificial Heart Valves) | X | X |
