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Chromobacterium violaceum septicemia.

Shalini Shenoy1, Shrikala Baliga, Godwin Wilson

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India. shrikalab@hotmail.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|May 22, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Chromobacterium violaceum is a rare bacterium causing severe infections. This case highlights a newborn with septicemia, multiple abscesses, and otitis media due to this unusual pathogen.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical microbiology
  • Infectious diseases
  • Neonatal care

Background:

  • Chromobacterium violaceum is a rare cause of human infections, typically found in tropical and subtropical environments.
  • Neonatal infections require prompt diagnosis and management due to potential severity.

Observation:

  • A newborn presented with symptoms indicative of a severe systemic infection.
  • Clinical examination revealed multiple abscesses and otitis media.

Findings:

  • Cultures confirmed the presence of Chromobacterium violaceum as the causative agent of the neonatal infection.
  • The infection manifested as septicemia with associated complications.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare pathogens like Chromobacterium violaceum in neonatal sepsis.
  • Early recognition and appropriate antimicrobial therapy are crucial for favorable outcomes in neonates with C. violaceum infections.
  • Further research into C. violaceum pathogenesis in neonates may be warranted.

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