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Chromobacterium violaceum in a U.S. Marine: A Case Report
John Attonito1, Giacomo Tomasello1, Brendan Barrett2
1Family Medicine, Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command-Camp Lejeune, Camp Lejeune, NC 28547, USA.
Military Medicine
|October 19, 2023
Summary
Chromobacterium violaceum infections, though rare, are increasing and can cause severe sepsis and abscesses. Prompt diagnosis and antibiotic treatment, as demonstrated in this case, are crucial for successful patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Chromobacterium violaceum is a Gram-negative bacterium associated with severe sepsis, cutaneous, and visceral organ abscesses.
- Reported global cases of C. violaceum infection are approximately 200, with mortality rates reaching up to 73%.
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