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Septic pulmonary embolization caused by Citrobacter diversus.

D Wyzan1, R J Gonzalez-Rothi

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville.

Respiration; International Review of Thoracic Diseases
|January 1, 1989
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Citrobacter diversus rarely causes human infections. This case highlights a rare instance of septic pulmonary embolization due to C. diversus following a cesarean section.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Case Reports

Background:

  • Citrobacter diversus is recognized as an opportunistic human pathogen.
  • Septic pulmonary embolization is a serious condition often associated with other microorganisms.
  • The clinical presentation and causative agents of post-cesarean complications are continuously studied.

Observation:

  • A case of septic pulmonary embolization was identified.
  • The causative agent identified was Citrobacter diversus.
  • The patient was a young woman with a history of an uncomplicated cesarean section.

Findings:

  • This report details the first known case of septic pulmonary embolization caused by Citrobacter diversus.
  • The infection occurred in a relatively healthy individual post-cesarean section.

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  • This finding expands the spectrum of clinical manifestations attributed to C. diversus.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering unusual pathogens in clinical diagnostics.
    • It highlights the potential for C. diversus to cause severe systemic infections.
    • Further research may be warranted to understand the pathogenicity of C. diversus in specific clinical settings.