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Ridvan Duran1, Ulfet Vatansever, Betül Acunaş

  • 1Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Edirne, Turkey. ridvan_duran@yahoo.com

International Journal of Infectious Diseases : IJID : Official Publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases
|October 10, 2008
PubMed

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Ochrobactrum anthropi, a rare cause of childhood infection, can lead to serious bacteremia. This case highlights a preterm infant

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Ochrobactrum anthropi is a Gram-negative bacterium increasingly recognized as a pathogen.
  • It is commonly found in various environmental and hospital water sources.
  • Infections in children, particularly preterm infants, are uncommon.

Observation:

  • A preterm infant presented with meconium peritonitis and a peritoneal lavage catheter.
  • The infant developed bacteremia, a bloodstream infection.

Findings:

  • Ochrobactrum anthropi was identified as the causative agent of bacteremia in this infant.
  • This case demonstrates a rare instance of O. anthropi infection in a vulnerable neonate.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential pathogenicity of O. anthropi in immunocompromised infants.
  • Underscores the importance of considering environmental bacteria in neonatal sepsis.
  • Suggests vigilance for O. anthropi in healthcare settings with contaminated water sources.

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