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Rare case of Prevotella pleuritidis lung abscess

Abuzar Ali Asif1, Moni Roy2,3, Sharjeel Ahmad4

  • 1Internal Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA.

BMJ Case Reports
|September 9, 2020
PubMed

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This study reports a rare case of lung abscess caused by Prevotella pleuritidis. Next-generation sequencing identified the bacteria, highlighting its potential role in pulmonary infections.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Genomics

Background:

  • The Prevotella genus includes anaerobic, Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in human mucosal environments.
  • While some Prevotella species are known pathogens, Prevotella pleuritidis is rarely implicated in lung infections.

Observation:

  • A rare case of left lower lobe lung abscess is presented.
  • Prevotella pleuritidis was identified as the causative agent.

Findings:

  • Next-generation sequencing of microbial cell-free DNA was utilized for early and accurate diagnosis.
  • The report includes a review of Prevotella species in pulmonary infections, diagnostic methods, and antibiotic resistance patterns.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering less common Prevotella species in lung abscess etiology.
  • Advanced sequencing techniques can aid in the rapid identification of pathogens, guiding treatment decisions for pulmonary infections.
Keywords:
pneumonia (infectious disease)pneumonia (respiratory medicine)

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