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A clinical case of sepsis due to Staphylococcus pettenkoferi

Marco Vecchia1, Andrea Lombardi1, Valentina Zuccaro2

  • 1Infectious Diseases Unit, IRCCS San Matteo, Pavia, Italy; Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, University of Pavia, Italy.

Le Infezioni in Medicina
|December 18, 2018
PubMed

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Coagulase-negative staphylococci cause bloodstream infections, with methicillin resistance common. This report details a sepsis case caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pettenkoferi, a recently identified pathogen.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are commensal skin flora but opportunistic pathogens.
  • CoNS frequently cause bloodstream infections, particularly with indwelling devices or immunosuppression.
  • High rates of antibiotic resistance, especially methicillin resistance, are prevalent in CoNS.

Observation:

  • Staphylococcus pettenkoferi is a recently identified CoNS species.
  • This species is increasingly implicated in human infections.
  • A case of severe sepsis caused by S. pettenkoferi was observed.

Findings:

  • The identified S. pettenkoferi isolate was methicillin-resistant.
  • The patient presented with sepsis, a life-threatening condition.
  • This case highlights S. pettenkoferi as a potential cause of severe infections.

Implications:

  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pettenkoferi (MRSP) poses a significant clinical challenge.
  • Increased awareness and diagnostic vigilance for S. pettenkoferi are warranted.
  • Effective treatment strategies for MRSP infections need further investigation.

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