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Fatal infection caused by a multiply resistant type 3 pneumococcus.

J B Lawrenson1, K P Klugman, J I Eidelman

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, J.G. Strijdom Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|August 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

Type 3 pneumococcus, typically not drug-resistant, caused fatal septicemia in an unusual gastrointestinal case. This highlights emerging antimicrobial resistance in virulent bacterial strains.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Antimicrobial Resistance

Background:

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 3 is known for high virulence.
  • Multiple antimicrobial resistance is an increasing global health concern.
  • Historically, type 3 pneumococcus has not been linked to multidrug resistance.

Observation:

  • An unusual gastrointestinal presentation of pneumococcal septicemia was observed.
  • The causative agent was identified as Streptococcus pneumoniae type 3.
  • The isolate exhibited multiple antimicrobial resistance.

Findings:

  • This case represents the first reported instance of fatal septicemia caused by a multidrug-resistant type 3 pneumococcus.
  • The resistant strain showed resistance to erythromycin, clindamycin, and tetracycline.

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  • The infection presented atypically via the gastrointestinal tract.

    • Implications:

    • This finding necessitates enhanced surveillance for multidrug-resistant pneumococcal infections, particularly type 3.
    • The emergence of resistance in highly virulent strains poses a significant threat to public health.
    • Clinical and diagnostic approaches may need re-evaluation for severe pneumococcal disease presentations.