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Pseudoappendicitis caused by Plesiomonas shigelloides.

K Fischer1, T Chakraborty, H Hof

  • 1Institute of Hygiene and Microbiology, University of Würzburg, Federal Republic of Germany.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|December 1, 1988
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Plesiomonas shigelloides caused pseudoappendicitis in a young patient. The bacterium, isolated from a lymph node, produced a heat-stable toxin and carried virulence-associated plasmids.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pathogenesis

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Bacterial infections can mimic appendicitis, presenting diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 20-year-old patient presented with symptoms of acute appendicitis.
  • Histological examination revealed pseudoappendicitis.
  • Plesiomonas shigelloides was identified in a lymphatic node.

Findings:

  • The isolated Plesiomonas shigelloides strain produced a heat-stable toxin.
  • The bacterium harbored plasmids of 280 kb and 4 kb.
  • A large plasmid (280 kb) is a potential virulence marker.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights Plesiomonas shigelloides as a cause of pseudoappendicitis.
  • Understanding the role of plasmids in P. shigelloides virulence is crucial.
  • Accurate diagnosis requires considering atypical pathogens in appendicitis-like presentations.