Myroides bacteremia: A case report and concise review.

Area of Science:

• Microbiology
• Infectious Diseases
• Clinical Case Study

Background:

• Myroides species are ubiquitous environmental bacteria.
• Historically, they are rare human pathogens, primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals.
• A recent surge in reported Myroides infections, with one-third occurring in the last seven years, indicates a potential rise in clinical significance.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report a case of bacteremia caused by Myroides species.
• To highlight the challenges in treating Myroides infections due to antimicrobial resistance.
• To demonstrate a successful treatment outcome in a complex patient case.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of Myroides infections using the U.S. National Institutes of Health's National Library of Medicine database.
• Clinical case presentation of a diabetic male undergoing chemotherapy for Merkel cell cancer.
• Antimicrobial susceptibility testing and treatment course documentation.

Main Results:

• A total of 48 Myroides infection cases have been reported, with a notable increase in recent years.
• The presented case involved bacteremia in a patient with diabetes and Merkel cell cancer on chemotherapy.
• The patient was successfully treated with meropenem, despite potential resistance patterns of Myroides species.

Conclusions:

• Myroides species represent an emerging group of pathogens requiring increased clinical awareness.
• Effective treatment options, such as meropenem, are crucial for managing Myroides infections.
• Further research into Myroides epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance is warranted.