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Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis caused by Pasteurella ureae
Abstract:
Pasteurella ureae is uncommonly isolated from patients and rarely causes disease. The case of a patient with spontaneous bacterial peritonitis caused by P. ureae is described and contrasted with other reported cases of P. ureae colonization and infection. Respiratory colonization has been described in older patients, predominantly men, with underlying lung disease consisting principally of bronchitis, bronchiectasis, and tumors. Only 11 patients (including the present patient) have been reported to have illness with P. ureae. Seven had meningitis, two had pneumonia, and one had hepatitis. Skull fracture, alcoholism, and liver disease are common antecedents of P. ureae infection.
Insights
Pasteurella ureae rarely causes illness, but a case of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is presented. This bacterium is typically found in respiratory tracts of older men with lung disease.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Pasteurella ureae is an uncommon bacterium with limited documented human pathogenicity.
- Previous reports indicate respiratory colonization, particularly in elderly males with chronic lung conditions.
Observation:
- This report details a rare case of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis caused by Pasteurella ureae.
- The patient's clinical presentation and outcomes are analyzed alongside existing literature.
Findings:
- Only 11 cases of Pasteurella ureae-associated illness have been documented, including meningitis, pneumonia, and hepatitis.
- Common predisposing factors for Pasteurella ureae infection include skull fracture, alcoholism, and liver disease.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of Pasteurella ureae-related diseases.
- Highlights the importance of considering Pasteurella ureae in specific patient populations with predisposing conditions.