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Myroides odoratimimus urinary tract infection
Ishthiaque Ahamed1, Vellaichamy M Annapandian2, Krithika D Muralidhara1
1Department of Nephrology, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Summary
This study reports a rare urinary tract infection (UTI) in an elderly patient caused by Myroides odoratimimus, a bacterium often found in the environment. This case highlights the potential for Myroides species to cause infections, even in non-immunocompromised individuals.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Myroides species, previously classified as Flavobacterium odoratum, are rare clinical isolates.
- Myroides odoratimimus is commonly found in environmental settings.
- This bacterium is frequently isolated from immunocompromised patients.
Observation:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by Myroides species are exceptionally rare.
- This report details a unique case of UTI in an elderly patient.
- The causative agent was identified as Myroides odoratimimus.
Findings:
- The elderly patient presented with symptoms indicative of a urinary tract infection.
- Diagnostic investigations confirmed the presence of Myroides odoratimimus.
- This finding is significant due to the rarity of Myroides-associated UTIs.
Implications:
- This case underscores the need to consider Myroides species in the differential diagnosis of UTIs, particularly in elderly patients.
- Further research may be warranted to understand the pathogenicity of Myroides odoratimimus in diverse patient populations.
- Clinical laboratories should be aware of Myroides species identification and its potential clinical significance.
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