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Enterococcus avium bacteremia in association with ulcerative colitis.

R L Mellman1, G M Spisak, R Burakoff

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, New York.

The American Journal of Gastroenterology
|March 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Enterococcus avium is a rare pathogen. This study reports the first case of Enterococcus avium bacteremia in a patient with ulcerative colitis, highlighting potential risks in immunocompromised individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Enterococci are common human pathogens, but Enterococcus avium is an infrequent cause of infection.
  • Ulcerative colitis (UC) is associated with immunological alterations in the intestinal mucosa.
  • These mucosal changes may increase susceptibility to unusual bacterial organisms.

Observation:

  • A patient diagnosed with ulcerative colitis presented with bacteremia.
  • The causative agent identified was Enterococcus avium.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first documented instance of Enterococcus avium bacteremia in a patient with ulcerative colitis.
  • The findings suggest a potential link between UC-associated mucosal immune dysregulation and E. avium infections.

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Implications:

  • This report expands the spectrum of known opportunistic infections in ulcerative colitis patients.
  • Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms predisposing UC patients to rare enterococcal bacteremia.
  • Clinicians should consider Enterococcus avium in the differential diagnosis of bacteremia in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.