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Dietzia papillomatosis bacteremia
Paul Rammer1, Henrik Calum, Claus Moser
1Department of Clinical Microbiology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|March 29, 2013
Summary
Dietzia papillomatosis is typically linked to a rare skin condition. This case report details the first instance of bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream) caused by this bacterium in a young boy.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Dermatology
Background:
- Dietzia papillomatosis is a bacterium primarily associated with the rare skin condition, confluent and reticulated papillomatosis.
- The clinical significance of Dietzia papillomatosis has been largely confined to dermatological manifestations.
Observation:
- A case study involving a 2-year-old boy with a history of syringomyelia presented with an infection.
- The patient's infection was diagnosed using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, a molecular method for bacterial identification.
Findings:
- This report documents the first confirmed case of bacteremia caused by Dietzia papillomatosis.
- The findings expand the known clinical spectrum of Dietzia papillomatosis beyond skin infections.
Implications:
- This discovery suggests that Dietzia papillomatosis can cause systemic infections, specifically bacteremia.
- Further research is warranted to understand the pathogenesis and clinical management of invasive Dietzia papillomatosis infections.
- This case highlights the importance of considering a broader range of pathogens in patients with underlying conditions like syringomyelia.
