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Opportunistic Pulmonary Bordetella hinzii Infection after Avian Exposure

Aude Fabre, Clarisse Dupin, François Bénézit

    Emerging Infectious Diseases
    |November 20, 2015
    PubMed

    Insights

    Pulmonary Bordetella hinzii infections are rare in immunocompromised individuals. This study highlights potential avian-to-human transmission and suggests management strategies for these rare lung infections.

    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Pulmonology

    Background:

    • Bordetella hinzii is a rare bacterial pathogen.
    • Pulmonary infections are uncommon manifestations of B. hinzii.
    • Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk for opportunistic infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report two cases of pulmonary Bordetella hinzii infection.
    • To investigate the potential transmission route from avian reservoirs.
    • To outline bacteriologic management and suggest therapeutic options.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report and clinical data review.
    • Bacteriologic identification and characterization.
    • Literature review for similar cases and treatment outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Two immunocompromised patients presented with pulmonary Bordetella hinzii infection.
    • One case suggested transmission from an avian source via occupational exposure.
    • The bacteria demonstrated persistence in the human host.

    Conclusions:

    • Pulmonary Bordetella hinzii infections can occur in immunocompromised patients.
    • Avian reservoirs may pose a zoonotic risk for B. hinzii transmission.
    • Effective bacteriologic management and tailored therapeutics are crucial for patient outcomes.
    Keywords:
    Bordetella hinziiFranceavian exposurebacteriaopportunistic pulmonary infectionpersistencerespiratory infections

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