Related Experiment Videos

Septic Arthritis Caused by pantoea agglomerans in an Patient Without Known Immunosuppressive Conditions: A Case

Paul Ngongo Tshonda1,2, Delphin Murhula Katabana1, Roland Lwandiko1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine Bukavu University Clinics Bukavu South Kivu Democratic Republic of Congo.

Clinical Case Reports
|May 15, 2026
PubMed

Insights

Septic arthritis from Pantoea agglomerans is rare in healthy individuals. Prompt diagnosis and targeted antibiotics are crucial for successful treatment of this uncommon infection.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Septic arthritis is a serious joint infection.
  • Pantoea agglomerans is an unusual cause of septic arthritis, especially in immunocompetent hosts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of septic arthritis caused by Pantoea agglomerans in an immunocompetent patient.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with atypical pathogens in septic arthritis.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing clinical presentation, diagnostic workup, and treatment.
  • Review of relevant literature on Pantoea agglomerans and septic arthritis.

Main Results:

  • Successful treatment of septic arthritis caused by Pantoea agglomerans with targeted antimicrobial therapy.
  • Demonstration of the importance of microbiological identification for appropriate management.

Conclusions:

  • Pantoea agglomerans should be considered in the differential diagnosis of septic arthritis, even in immunocompetent patients.
  • Early and accurate microbiological diagnosis is essential for effective treatment.
  • Prompt, pathogen-specific antimicrobial therapy improves outcomes in septic arthritis.
Keywords:
Pantoea agglomeranscase reportosteoarticular infectionseptic arthritis

Related Concept Videos

Atypical Pneumonia01:14

Atypical Pneumonia

Atypical pneumonia, often caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae, is a form of pulmonary infection that differs from the classical presentation of bacterial pneumonia in both its cause and clinical symptoms. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a pleomorphic bacterium notable for its lack of a rigid cell wall. This structural characteristic imparts resistance to beta-lactam antibiotics and significantly influences the bacterium’s behavior within the human host.Other pathogens responsible for the disease include...
Pneumonia I: Introduction01:29

Pneumonia I: Introduction

Pneumonia is an infection of the lower respiratory tract that leads to inflammation of the lung parenchyma, often resulting in the accumulation of inflammatory exudate in the alveoli and airways. Unlike the watery, low-protein fluid exudate in pulmonary edema, the exudate in this case is a thick fluid rich in immune cells, proteins, and debris produced during infection and inflammation.This impairs gas exchange and can lead to consolidation of lung tissue. The infection may be caused by a...
Pneumonia I: Introduction01:30

Pneumonia I: Introduction

Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that targets the lungs, specifically the alveoli. These tiny air sacs, essential for oxygen exchange, become engorged with pus and fluid, severely hindering breathing, decreasing oxygen absorption, and causing significant pain and discomfort during respiration.
Risk Factors
Various factors influence the likelihood of developing pneumonia. Age plays a crucial role, with infants, children under two, and individuals over 65 at increased risk due to their...
Endocarditis I: Introduction01:25

Endocarditis I: Introduction

Introduction:Endocarditis is the infection of the endocardium, the inner lining of the heart and its valves. When the heart muscle is involved, the condition is termed myocarditis, while an infection of the outer lining is called pericarditis. Infective endocarditis (IE) primarily affects the endocardium, where pathogens adhere to the valves or lining, forming vegetation that can lead to severe complications. Infective endocarditis occurs when microorganisms, usually bacteria from other body...
Acute Pyelonephritis I: Introduction01:27

Acute Pyelonephritis I: Introduction

Pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the renal parenchyma and collecting system, including the renal pelvis, tubules, and interstitial tissue of one or both kidneys. It can be classified as either acute—a sudden, severe infection—or chronic, which refers to long-term or recurrent kidney infections.The primary cause of acute pyelonephritis (APN) is bacterial infection, with Escherichia coli accounting for approximately 70-80% of cases. Other bacteria, such as Proteus,...
Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management01:28

Acute Pyelonephritis II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

Introduction:For diagnosing acute pyelonephritis, a comprehensive patient history is collected to identify symptoms such as dysuria, frequent or urgent urination, flank pain, or costovertebral angle (CVA) tenderness that may suggest a kidney infection.Physical ExaminationDuring the physical examination, CVA tenderness is assessed. This involves gentle percussion over the costovertebral angle, where tenderness often indicates a kidney infection.Diagnostic TestsUrinalysis: Used to identify white...