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Published on: March 10, 2020
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Campylobacter fetus Cellulitis.
Lia Bastos1, Ricardo Gomes2, Sara Pocinho1
1Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental, Lisbon, PRT.
Cureus
|February 27, 2023
Summary
Campylobacter fetus, a rare cause of cellulitis, can lead to severe systemic infections in vulnerable individuals. Early diagnosis via blood culture and appropriate antibiotic treatment are crucial for patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Campylobacter fetus is a bacterial species known for causing systemic infections, often presenting outside the gastrointestinal tract.
- Human infections are infrequent and typically occur in immunocompromised individuals or the elderly, with cattle and sheep serving as primary reservoirs.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of cellulitis caused by Campylobacter fetus in a susceptible patient.
- Diagnosis was confirmed through blood cultures, highlighting the pathogen's tendency for endovascular invasion.
Findings:
- The likely source of infection in this case was consumption of fresh cheese, differing from common associations with undercooked poultry or meat.
- A combination of carbapenem and gentamicin demonstrated improved outcomes and reduced relapse rates in patients with prior antibiotic exposure.
Implications:
- The study underscores the importance of considering Campylobacter fetus in non-intestinal infections, especially in at-risk populations.
- Effective treatment involves a combination antibiotic regimen and a four-week duration, though further research on optimal treatment duration is warranted due to antigenic variation contributing to relapses.
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