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Recurrent skin infection with Rhodococcus in an immunosuppressed patient.

R B Ellis-Pegler, D H Parr, V A Orchard

    The Journal of Infection
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    A renal transplant patient experienced recurrent skin infections from Rhodococcus, a soil bacterium. This case suggests Rhodococcus may cause human disease, posing a long-term risk despite antibiotic treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Microbiology
    • Transplant Immunology
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Renal transplant recipients often require immunosuppressive therapy, including prednisone and azathioprine.
    • Immunosuppression can increase susceptibility to opportunistic infections.

    Observation:

    • A patient with a renal transplant developed recurrent skin infections.
    • The causative agent was identified as Rhodococcus, a soil saprophyte.

    Findings:

    • This represents a potential novel human pathogen, Rhodococcus, in an immunocompromised host.
    • Lesions responded to antibiotics, but infections showed a pattern of frequent recurrence.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the potential for Rhodococcus to cause disease in immunocompromised individuals.

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  • The recurrent nature of these infections raises concerns about long-term management and patient prognosis.
  • Further research is needed to understand Rhodococcus pathogenesis and optimal treatment strategies in transplant patients.