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Botryomycosis caused by Serratia marcescens.
Southern Medical Journal
|November 1, 1984
Summary
This case report identifies Serratia marcescens as a novel cause of botryomycosis, a rare bacterial infection. This finding expands the known spectrum of pathogens responsible for this granulomatous disease.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Botryomycosis is a rare, chronic bacterial infection characterized by granulomatous inflammation.
- Typically, it is caused by Staphylococcus species, but other bacteria have been implicated.
Observation:
- This report details a unique case of lymph node botryomycosis.
- The causative agent identified was Serratia marcescens, a bacterium not previously associated with this condition.
Findings:
- Serratia marcescens was confirmed as the etiologic agent in this lymph node botryomycosis case.
- This represents the first documented instance of Serratia marcescens causing botryomycosis.
Implications:
- This discovery broadens the understanding of potential pathogens involved in botryomycosis.
- Clinicians should consider a wider range of bacteria, including Serratia marcescens, in diagnosing botryomycosis.