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Haemorrhagic papular rash associated to Flavimonas oryzihabitans bacteraemia in a child
A Kansouzidou1, C Charitidou, E Poubrou
1Laboratory of Bacteriology, Infectious Diseases Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece. mikrethe@compulink.gr
Abstract:
Flavimonas oryzihabitans is a gram-negative rod that has rarely been implicated in human infections. The involvement of this organism has been documented in serious infections, the majority of which were cases of bacteraemia or peritonitis. We report the first isolation of the organism in Greece, from a case of bacteraemia, associated with haemorrhagic papular rash, in a paediatric patient and describe the phenotypic characteristics of the strain.
Insights
Flavimonas oryzihabitans, a rare cause of human infection, was identified in Greece. This Gram-negative bacterium was isolated from a pediatric patient with bloodstream infection and a distinctive rash.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Flavimonas oryzihabitans is a Gram-negative bacterium infrequently associated with human infections.
- Documented cases primarily involve bloodstream infections (bacteraemia) or peritonitis.
Observation:
- This report details the first isolation of Flavimonas oryzihabitans in Greece.
- The bacterium was identified in a pediatric patient presenting with bacteraemia.
Findings:
- The pediatric case exhibited a unique clinical manifestation: a haemorrhagic papular rash.
- Phenotypic characteristics of the isolated Flavimonas oryzihabitans strain were described.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of Flavimonas oryzihabitans infections.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare pathogens in pediatric infections with unusual presentations.