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Sphingobacterium multivorum: case report and literature review.
F Barahona1, J Slim1
1Infectious Diseases Department, Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ, USA.
New Microbes and New Infections
|August 4, 2015
Summary
Sphingobacterium multivorum, a rare cause of infection, led to septic shock in a patient with multiple health issues. This Gram-negative bacillus is dangerous due to its antibiotic resistance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Case Study
Background:
- Sphingobacterium multivorum is a Gram-negative bacillus found in diverse environments.
- Human infections caused by S. multivorum are uncommon.
- This bacterium exhibits intrinsic resistance to numerous antibiotics, posing a therapeutic challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of septic shock caused by Sphingobacterium multivorum bacteraemia.
- To highlight the clinical significance and challenges in managing S. multivorum infections.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 67-year-old African American woman.
- Identification of Sphingobacterium multivorum as the causative agent of bacteraemia.
- Clinical assessment and management of septic shock.
Main Results:
- The patient presented with septic shock.
- Sphingobacterium multivorum was identified as the pathogen responsible for the bacteraemia.
- The case underscores the potential severity of S. multivorum infections.
Conclusions:
- Sphingobacterium multivorum, despite its rarity, can cause severe life-threatening infections like septic shock.
- Intrinsic antibiotic resistance of S. multivorum necessitates careful consideration of treatment options.
- This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing and managing infections caused by unusual pathogens.
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