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A deceptive case of cellulitis caused by a Gram-negative pathogen
1UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. bhowmita@umdnj.edu
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|February 1, 2013
Summary
Yokenella regensburgei, a rare pathogen, caused septicemia in an immunocompromised patient. This case highlights the bacterium's potential to cause severe infections, even from skin and soft tissue sources.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Bacteriology
Background:
- Yokenella regensburgei is a Gram-negative bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family.
- This organism is typically found in the environment and rarely associated with human infections.
Observation:
- A case of septicemia originating from a skin and soft tissue infection is presented.
- The patient was immunocompromised, indicating a potential susceptibility factor.
Findings:
- Yokenella regensburgei was identified as the causative agent of the septicemia.
- This represents a rare instance of Yokenella regensburgei causing significant clinical disease.
Implications:
- The findings expand the known spectrum of Yokenella regensburgei clinical manifestations.
- Clinicians should consider Yokenella regensburgei in the differential diagnosis of infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
- Further research may be warranted to understand the pathogenicity of Yokenella regensburgei.
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