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Biliary sepsis caused by Ochrobactrum anthropi

Yu Mi Wi1, Kyong Ran Peck

  • 1Division of Infectious Diseases, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Changwon, Korea.

Japanese Journal of Infectious Diseases
|November 25, 2010
PubMed

Insights

Ochrobactrum anthropi, an emerging pathogen, rarely causes biliary sepsis. This study highlights its clinical features, aiming to raise awareness of this rare but serious infection in immunocompromised individuals.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Ochrobactrum anthropi is recognized as an emerging opportunistic pathogen.
  • Most human infections are associated with central venous catheters, particularly in immunocompromised patients.
  • Biliary sepsis caused by O. anthropi is exceptionally rare.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical and microbiological characteristics of O. anthropi-related biliary sepsis.
  • To enhance clinical awareness of O. anthropi as a potential cause of biliary tract infections.
  • To prompt further research into the epidemiology of O. anthropi in biliary sepsis.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing clinical presentation and microbiological findings.
  • Literature review to contextualize the rarity of O. anthropi biliary sepsis.
  • Analysis of patient data to identify key characteristics.

Main Results:

  • O. anthropi can cause biliary sepsis, although infrequently.
  • The study details the specific clinical and microbiological profiles observed in affected patients.
  • This case contributes to the limited understanding of O. anthropi's role in biliary infections.

Conclusions:

  • Ochrobactrum anthropi is an under-recognized cause of biliary sepsis.
  • Increased clinical vigilance is needed for O. anthropi in immunocompromised patients with biliary infections.
  • Further epidemiological studies are essential to understand transmission and risk factors.

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