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Chromobacterium violaceum bacteremia: a case report.

Chang-Hua Chen1, Li-Chen Lin, Chun-Eng Liu

  • 1Division of Infections Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan, ROC.

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology, and Infection = Wei Mian Yu Gan Ran Za Zhi
|July 31, 2003
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Summary

Chromobacterium violaceum can cause fatal infections, particularly in tropical regions. Clinicians must recognize this rare bacterium

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Chromobacterium violaceum is a rare bacterium found in tropical and subtropical areas.
  • It is the only species in its genus known to be pathogenic to humans.

Observation:

  • A 20-year-old Taiwanese male presented with fever and abdominal pain.
  • Clinical deterioration included shock and pulmonary septic embolism, with diagnosis of ruptured acute appendicitis.

Findings:

  • Blood cultures confirmed Chromobacterium violaceum bacteremia.
  • Despite prompt antibiotic treatment with Flomoxef sodium, the patient died within 48 hours.

Implications:

  • Highlights the critical importance of recognizing C. violaceum infections, even when rare.

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  • Emphasizes the need for clinical awareness, especially during summer months in endemic areas.
  • Underscores the potential for rapid, fatal progression of C. violaceum bacteremia.