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Massive empyema due to Citrobacter diversus.

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Citrobacter diversus, a gram-negative bacterium, was isolated from a patient with empyema. This organism showed resistance to ampicillin and carbenicillin but sensitivity to cephalothin.

Area of Science:

Microbiology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Citrobacter diversus is a gram-negative rod belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family.
This bacterium is increasingly recognized as a human pathogen.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of empyema caused by Citrobacter diversus.
To highlight the antimicrobial susceptibility profile of the isolated organism.
To emphasize the importance of distinguishing Citrobacter diversus from similar bacterial species.

Main Methods:

Isolation of the organism in pure culture from empyema fluid.
Antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Main Results:

Citrobacter diversus was isolated twice in pure culture from a patient's empyema fluid.

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The isolates were resistant to ampicillin and carbenicillin.

The isolates were sensitive to cephalothin.

Conclusions:

Citrobacter diversus can cause empyema.
Accurate identification and differentiation from closely related species like Citrobacter freundii are crucial.
Understanding antimicrobial resistance patterns is essential for effective treatment of Citrobacter diversus infections.