Table 1.
Reported episodes of B. cereus pneumonia in adults
| Patient | Age | Risk factor | Outcome | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not available | None | Died | 20 |
| 2 | 52 | Leukemia | Died | 19 |
| 3 | 63 | Leukemia | Died | 18 |
| 4 | 29 | Leukemia | Recovered | 17 |
| 5 | 60 | Alcohol abuse | Recovered | 16 |
| 6 | 18 | Alcohol abuse | Recovered | 15 |
| 7 | 54 | Leukemia | Recovered | 14 |
| 8 | 21 | Bronchiectasis | Recovered | 13 |
| 9 | 46 | None (welder) | Died | 2 |
| 10 | 41 | None (welder) | Died | 2 |
| 11 | 52 | Aplastic anemia | Died | 12 |
| 12 | 37 | Leukemia | Died | 11 |
| 13 | 39 | None (metal worker) | Died | 10 |
| 14 | 56 | None (metal worker) | Died | 10 |
| 15 | 60 | Leukemia | Died | 9 |
| 16 | 43 | Nephrotic syndrome | Recovered | 3 |