[Yersinia enterocolitica: A rather unknown agent (author's transl)].

Area of Science:

• Microbiology
• Epidemiology
• Clinical Medicine

Context:

• Yersiniosis enterocolitica is a significant enteric pathogen.
• Understanding its clinical presentation and antibiotic resistance is crucial for effective management.

Purpose:

• To survey epidemiological data and clinical courses of Yersiniosis enterocolitica.
• To assess the antibiotic susceptibility of Yersinia enterocolitica strains.
• To highlight diagnostic considerations for Yersiniosis enterocolitica.

Summary:

• Enteric Yersiniosis usually self-resolves without antibiotic intervention.
• Appendicitis-like symptoms are common, particularly in pediatric cases (9 of 13 patients studied).
• Yersinia enterocolitica strains demonstrate resistance to all tested beta-lactam antibiotics.
• Detection in stool is feasible with targeted laboratory inquiry.

Impact:

• Informs clinical decision-making regarding antibiotic use for Yersiniosis enterocolitica.
• Highlights the importance of considering Yersiniosis enterocolitica in appendicitis-like presentations.
• Contributes to understanding antimicrobial resistance patterns of this pathogen.