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Flavimonas oryzihabitans (Pseudomonas oryzihabitans; CDC group Ve-2): an emerging pathogen in peritonitis related to

J W Bendig1, P J Mayes, D E Eyers

  • 1Department of Microbiology, St. Helier Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey, England.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|January 1, 1989
PubMed

Insights

A rare peritonitis case caused by Flavimonas oryzihabitans occurred in a patient undergoing continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis. This marks the first England-based infection by this organism and adds to the limited global case reports.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nephrology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is a common treatment for end-stage renal disease.
  • Peritonitis is a serious complication of CAPD, requiring prompt diagnosis and treatment.
  • Flavimonas oryzihabitans, previously known as Pseudomonas oryzihabitans, is an uncommon opportunistic pathogen.

Observation:

  • A case of peritonitis was identified in a patient receiving CAPD.
  • The causative agent was identified as Flavimonas oryzihabitans (CDC group VE-2).
  • This represents the first reported infection by this organism in England.

Findings:

  • This is the seventh reported infection caused by Flavimonas oryzihabitans in the English literature.
  • It is the third reported case of CAPD-related peritonitis attributed to this organism globally.
  • The case highlights Flavimonas oryzihabitans as a potential cause of peritonitis in CAPD patients.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider Flavimonas oryzihabitans in the differential diagnosis of peritonitis in CAPD patients.
  • Further research is needed to understand the epidemiology and optimal management of Flavimonas oryzihabitans infections.
  • This case contributes to the limited understanding of this rare pathogen in clinical settings.

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