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Published on: July 11, 2016
Myroides odoratimimus bacteremia in a diabetic patient
Tiana R Endicott-Yazdani1, Neelam Dhiman1, Raul Benavides1
1Department of Internal Medicine (Endicott-Yazdani), the Department of Pathology (Benavides), and the Division of Infectious Diseases (Spak), Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas; and med fusion and ClearPoint Diagnostic Laboratories, Lewisville, Texas (Dhiman, Benavides).
Abstract:
Myroides species are a rare source of human infection. Though not part of the human microbiota, Myroides species are commonly found in the environment. Myroides infections are typically attributed to contact with contaminated water; the most common presentation is in immunocompromised patients. We present a patient with a diabetic foot ulcer who subsequently developed Myroides odoratimimus bacteremia and bone abscess.

