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Onchycobacter anthropi Pyomyositis in Immunocompetent Patient: Case Report
Senthil Loganathan1, Adnan Qamar1, Thyagarajan Umashankar1
1Department of Orthopaedic, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Journal of Orthopaedic Case Reports
|October 6, 2022
Summary
Ochrobactrum anthropi rarely causes orthopedic infections. This case demonstrates its ability to cause pyomyositis in an immunocompetent patient, highlighting its relevance in orthopedic infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Microbiology
Background:
- Ochrobactrum anthropi is an emerging pathogen with low virulence, typically causing infections in immunocompromised individuals with foreign bodies.
- Orthopedic infections due to O. anthropi are rare, and its clinical presentation is not well-documented.
Observation:
- A case of O. anthropi pyomyositis occurred in a 22-year-old immunocompetent male without invasive procedures.
- The patient presented with fever, left shoulder pain, and limited movement, diagnosed via MRI and biopsy.
Findings:
- Ochrobactrum anthropi successfully caused pyomyositis in an immunocompetent host.
- The patient was successfully treated with surgical debridement and antibiotics.
Implications:
- This case underscores the potential for O. anthropi to cause pyomyositis in immunocompetent individuals.
- It emphasizes the importance of considering O. anthropi in the differential diagnosis of orthopedic infections, even in immunocompetent patients.
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