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[Case report: Otitis due to Vibrio alginolyticus].
Nurittin Ardiç1, Mustafa Ozyurt
1GATA Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi, Mikrobiyoloji ve Klinik Mikrobiyoloji Servisi, Istanbul.
Mikrobiyoloji Bulteni
|August 6, 2004
Summary
Vibrio alginolyticus, a rare human pathogen, caused otitis media in a patient exposed to Mediterranean seawater. Successful treatment with antibiotics highlights the need to consider this bacterium in ear infections.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Otology
Background:
- Vibrio alginolyticus is an uncommon human pathogen, often overlooked in clinical settings.
- Otitis media is an inflammation of the middle ear, commonly caused by bacteria.
- Marine environments, particularly coastal waters, are reservoirs for Vibrio species.
Observation:
- A case of otitis media in a 57-year-old male is presented.
- Vibrio alginolyticus was exclusively isolated from the patient's ear discharge.
- The patient had recently vacationed on the Mediterranean coast, suggesting seawater exposure as a likely transmission route.
Findings:
- The isolated V. alginolyticus strain was susceptible to all tested antibiotics.
- The patient received a successful treatment regimen combining ciprofloxacin and amoxicillin-clavulanate.
- This case underscores the potential for V. alginolyticus to cause otitis media.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Vibrio alginolyticus in the differential diagnosis of otitis media, especially in individuals with recent seawater exposure.
- Raising awareness of rare Vibrio infections is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective management.
- Further research into the epidemiology and clinical manifestations of V. alginolyticus infections is warranted.