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  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Eubacterium species are anaerobic, gram-positive bacilli, typically commensals of the gastrointestinal tract.
  • Bacteremia due to Eubacterium is uncommon, making diagnosis and treatment challenging.

Observation:

  • An 82-year-old female with a history of cecal perforation presented with bacteremia.
  • The causative agent was identified as Eubacterium callanderi.

Findings:

  • Whole genome sequencing proved effective in identifying the anaerobic pathogen Eubacterium callanderi.
  • Antimicrobial susceptibility testing is crucial for guiding effective therapy.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of identifying anaerobic organisms in clinical microbiology.
  • Accurate identification and susceptibility testing of anaerobic bacteria can improve patient management and outcomes.