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Osteomyelitis caused by Enterobacter taylorae, formerly enteric group 19.

T U Westblom1, M E Coggins

  • 1Marshall University School of Medicine, Huntington, West Virginia 25701.

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|December 1, 1987
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This study reports the first case of osteomyelitis caused by Enterobacter taylorae, a bone infection. Despite appropriate antibiotic treatment, a cure was not achieved in this open fracture case.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Osteomyelitis is a serious bone infection that can arise from various causes.
  • Enterobacter taylorae is a rare pathogen not previously associated with osteomyelitis.
  • Open fractures present a significant risk for developing bone infections.

Observation:

  • A case of osteomyelitis in an otherwise healthy individual is described.
  • The infection was a complication following an open fracture injury.
  • Enterobacter taylorae was identified as the causative microorganism.

Findings:

  • This represents the first documented instance of osteomyelitis attributed to Enterobacter taylorae.
  • Standard antimicrobial therapy, guided by in vitro susceptibility testing, was ineffective.

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  • A microbiologic cure could not be achieved despite treatment.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for Enterobacter taylorae to cause severe bone infections.
    • The findings suggest challenges in treating Enterobacter taylorae osteomyelitis, even with targeted therapy.
    • Further research is needed to understand the pathogenicity and optimal treatment strategies for this emerging pathogen.