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Pseudomonas vesicularis bacteraemia.

A M Planes1, A Ramirez, F Fernandez

  • 1Microbiology Service, Ciutat Sanitaria Universitaria de la Vall d'Hebron, U.A.B. Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, Spain.

Infection
|November 1, 1992
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A rare Pseudomonas vesicularis bacteraemia case highlights treatment challenges in immunocompromised patients. Surgical intervention proved necessary when antibiotics failed to clear persistent bacterial bloodstream infections.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Pseudomonas vesicularis is a rare pathogen causing bacteraemia.
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus and autoimmune hepatitis are chronic conditions that can predispose patients to infections.
  • Recurrent bacteraemia poses significant treatment challenges, especially in patients with underlying autoimmune diseases.

Observation:

  • A 54-year-old woman experienced repeated episodes of Pseudomonas vesicularis bacteraemia.
  • The patient had a history of systemic lupus erythematosus and chronic active autoimmune hepatitis.
  • Initial treatment with tobramycin and ceftazidime did not resolve the bacteraemia.

Findings:

  • Persistent bacteraemia despite appropriate antibiotic therapy.

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  • Surgical resection of infected tissue was ultimately required for successful treatment.
  • This case underscores the potential for Pseudomonas vesicularis to cause refractory bloodstream infections.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights the importance of considering surgical intervention in refractory bacteraemia cases, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
    • Suggests that underlying autoimmune conditions may complicate the management of bacterial infections.
    • Emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex infectious cases.