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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
Summary
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.