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Photobacterium damsela wound infection in a 14-year-old surfer

Lem Aigbivbalu1, Nizar Maraqa

  • 1Department of Pediatric, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, University of Florida, Jacksonville, FL, USA.

Southern Medical Journal
|March 13, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Photobacterium damsela, a marine bacterium, can cause serious wound infections in children following seawater injuries. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing these rare but significant infections.

Area of Science:

  • Marine microbiology
  • Infectious diseases

Background:

  • Photobacterium damsela is a common marine bacterium.
  • Rarely, it causes septicemia and wound infections, particularly in pediatric cases.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 14-year-old male with a wound infection after surfing trauma.
  • Photobacterium damsela was identified from the wound culture.

Findings:

  • This case highlights P. damsela as a causative agent of wound infection in adolescents post-marine injury.
  • The bacterium's potential to cause significant soft tissue infection is demonstrated.

Implications:

  • Physicians should consider P. damsela in wound infections following seawater exposure, especially in children.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis, alongside appropriate antimicrobial therapy, is vital for favorable outcomes.

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