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Urinary tract infection caused by Enterobacter taylorae.

J Reina1, F Salva, J Gil

  • 1Servicio de Microbiologia, Hospital Son Dureta, Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|December 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study reports a urinary tract infection (UTI) caused by Enterobacter taylorae in an elderly male patient with kidney stones. Successful antibiotic treatment confirmed Enterobacter taylorae as the causative agent.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, particularly in older adults.
  • Renal lithiasis (kidney stones) can predispose individuals to complicated UTIs.
  • Enterobacter taylorae is a rare cause of human infection.

Observation:

  • A 70-year-old male with a history of renal lithiasis presented with symptoms suggestive of a UTI.
  • Urine culture isolated Enterobacter taylorae in significant quantities.
  • The patient exhibited clinical improvement following antibiotic therapy.

Findings:

  • Enterobacter taylorae was identified as the etiological agent responsible for the UTI.
  • This case highlights the potential for Enterobacter taylorae to cause significant urinary tract infections.

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  • The successful treatment underscores the importance of accurate microbial identification for effective management.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known spectrum of Enterobacter taylorae clinical manifestations.
    • Clinicians should consider Enterobacter taylorae in the differential diagnosis of UTIs, especially in patients with predisposing factors like renal lithiasis.
    • Further research into the pathogenicity and treatment of Enterobacter taylorae UTIs is warranted.