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Ralstonia mannitolilytica sepsis after elective cesarean delivery: a case report
Shenglan Zhou1, Dongmei Tang1, Sumei Wei1
1Department of Critical Obstetrics, Chengdu Women's and Children's Central Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China.
Background:
Ralstonia mannitolilytica, a newly emerging opportunistic pathogen worldwide, has been reported to be responsible for human pneumonia, septicemia and meningitis. This is the first report of a case of Ralstonia mannitolilytica sepsis after elective cesarean delivery.
Case Presentation:
A 25-year-old woman, gravida 1 para 0, was scheduled for an elective cesarean delivery at 39+ 1 weeks of gestation. Sudden high fever and decreased blood pressure occurred a short time after the operation. Ralstonia mannitolilytica was identified in her blood culture 5 days after the operation. Based on the presence of sepsis and septic shock, massive fluid replacement, blood transfusion, vasoactive agents, imipenem/cilastatin and cefoperazone sulbactam sodium were applied. She was discharged after intensive care without complications.
Conclusions:
Although the incidence of sepsis due to Ralstonia mannitolilytica is relatively low, once infection occurs in a puerpera, severe symptoms develop abruptly. Thus, prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are key to the cure.
Insights
Ralstonia mannitolilytica sepsis is a rare but serious complication following cesarean delivery. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing this opportunistic infection in postpartum women.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
Background:
- Ralstonia mannitolilytica is an emerging opportunistic pathogen causing pneumonia, septicemia, and meningitis.
- This case details the first instance of Ralstonia mannitolilytica sepsis post-elective cesarean delivery.
