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Carolina R Lima1, Abadia Matoso2, Camila R Tibiletti3
1Medicine, Federal University of Uberlândia, Uberlândia, BRA.
Abstract:
Sarcina sp. (Ss) infection is a rare cause of gastrointestinal disease, with only 66 cases reported worldwide. We present a case of a 56-year-old man with alcohol abuse, smoking, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who presented with upper gastrointestinal bleeding and decompensated cirrhosis. Endoscopy and biopsy revealed gastric ulcers with tetrad-shaped cocci consistent with Ss. After 32 days of hospitalization and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, both clinical and endoscopic improvement was observed. This case highlights the atypical presentation of this increasingly recognized infection and the importance of prompt diagnosis and supportive care.
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