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A fatal case of Chromobacterium violaceum septicemia in Hong Kong
Siu-Keung Edmond Ma1, Shuk-Kwan Chuang, Tze-Leung Danny Cheung
1Surveillance and Epidemiology Branch, Center for Health Protection, Department of Health, 147C Argyle Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. edmondmask@yahoo.com.hk
Abstract:
Chromobacterium violaceum causes a rare infection in human, usually in tropical or subtropical areas. We report a fatal case of C. violaceum infection affecting a 40-year-old previously healthy man in Hong Kong. He presented with a wound infection and lymphadenitis. Despite multiple antibiotic treatment, including ciprofloxacin, he succumbed shortly after admission to the hospital. We report the epidemiological investigation findings and discuss the possible sources of infection. Physicians should be alert to this rare but fatal infection. Injury prevention and proper wound care should be emphasized to the public.
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