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Surgical wound infection associated with Staphylococcus sciuri

Srdjan Stepanović1, Ivana Dakić, Slobodanka Djukić

  • 1School of Medicine, Institute of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Belgrade, Serbia. stepan@afrodita.rcub.bg.ac.yu

Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|October 11, 2002
PubMed

Insights

A rare surgical wound infection caused by Staphylococcus sciuri, a bacterium typically found in animals, was observed. This multiresistant strain led to a prolonged infection, likely originating from a hospital environment.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Surgical wound infections pose significant clinical challenges.
  • Staphylococcus sciuri is an uncommon cause of human infection, primarily associated with animal reservoirs.
  • Understanding the antimicrobial resistance patterns of emerging pathogens is crucial for effective treatment.

Observation:

  • A case of surgical wound infection is presented.
  • The causative agent was identified as Staphylococcus sciuri.
  • The isolated strain exhibited a multiresistant phenotype.

Findings:

  • The Staphylococcus sciuri strain demonstrated susceptibility to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, erythromycin, chloramphenicol, ciprofloxacin, and vancomycin.
  • Conversely, the strain was resistant to gentamicin, clindamycin, rifampicin, methicillin, ampicillin, and ceftriaxone.
  • This multiresistance significantly complicated the management and prolonged the course of the infection.

Implications:

  • The findings highlight the potential for Staphylococcus sciuri to cause nosocomial infections.
  • The multiresistant nature of this isolate underscores the need for vigilant surveillance and appropriate antimicrobial stewardship.
  • This case emphasizes the importance of considering less common pathogens in the context of persistent or unusual surgical site infections.

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