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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Spiroplasma are known plant and insect symbionts.
  • Human infections with Spiroplasma are rare.
  • The patient had hypogammaglobulinemia and was on biological disease-modifying antirheumatic agents (bDMARDs).

Observation:

  • A patient presented with a systemic infection.
  • Spiroplasma turonicum was identified in multiple blood cultures using molecular methods.

Findings:

  • This is the first documented case of human systemic infection by Spiroplasma species.
  • Spiroplasma turonicum was the causative agent identified.
  • The infection was successfully eradicated.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for Spiroplasma to cause opportunistic infections in immunocompromised individuals.
  • Suggests the need for considering Spiroplasma in the differential diagnosis of infections in patients with hypogammaglobulinemia on bDMARDs.
  • Demonstrates effective antibiotic treatment options for Spiroplasma infections.