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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Bacteriology

Background:

  • Vagococcus lutrae is a bacterium typically found in marine environments, food, and soil.
  • Human infections with Vagococcus lutrae are extremely rare, with only one previous case reported.
  • The genus Vagococcus includes several species, some of which have been associated with human infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document and analyze the first reported case of Vagococcus lutrae bloodstream infection.
  • To investigate the potential source and clinical presentation of this rare infection.
  • To contribute to the understanding of Vagococcus species in human health.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a patient presenting with bloodstream infection.
  • Clinical investigation to identify the source of infection.
  • Bacteriological analysis of blood cultures.
  • Examination of potential colonization sites, including skin wounds.

Main Results:

  • The patient experienced a bloodstream infection with Vagococcus lutrae.
  • No other infectious foci were identified during the clinical investigation.
  • The patient had multiple skin wounds, suggesting a potential colonization route.
  • Skin swabs from the wounds did not yield Vagococcus lutrae.

Conclusions:

  • This case represents the first instance of Vagococcus lutrae bacteremia.
  • The presence of skin wounds in the patient suggests they may have served as a colonization site for the bacterium.
  • Further research is needed to understand the pathogenic potential of Vagococcus lutrae in humans.