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Heather S Barker1, James W Snyder2, Adam B Hicks3
1Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky, USA.
Abstract:
We report three cases of infection due to the Gram-negative rod Ignatzschineria (Schineria) indica involving bacteremia and the urinary tract. Two cases were clearly associated with maggot infestation, and the third could conceivably have had unrecognized maggot infestation of the urinary tract. We believe these cases to be the first I. indica infections reported in association with maggot infestation and myiasis.
Insights
This study details three cases of Ignatzschineria indica infection, including bacteremia and urinary tract issues. Two cases were linked to maggot infestation, suggesting a novel association with myiasis.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Ignatzschineria (Schineria) indica is a Gram-negative bacterium.
- Understanding its clinical significance is crucial for patient care.
Observation:
- Three cases of I. indica infection were identified.
- Infections involved bacteremia and the urinary tract.
Findings:
- Two cases were directly associated with maggot infestation (myiasis).
- A third case potentially involved unrecognized urinary tract myiasis.
- These represent the first reported I. indica infections linked to maggot infestation.
Implications:
- Highlights a potential link between I. indica and myiasis.
- Suggests considering maggot infestation in I. indica infections.
- Expands knowledge of rare bacterial infections and their etiological associations.
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