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Septic arthritis caused by Enterobacter agglomerans
Abstract:
A case of septic arthritis was caused by Enterobacter agglomerans, an association that to our knowledge has not been described previously. The right knee joint of a previously healthy 11-year-old boy became infected when the organism was introduced through the overlying skin by a contaminated wooden splinter. Conservative management with antibiotic therapy and repeated arthrocenteses was successful. Enterobacter agglomerans is a known plant pathogen, and a relationship between human infections caused by this organism and contact with plants is well recognized. The patient described here demonstrates that, when given a suitable set of environmental circumstances, E agglomerans can cause infection in man, including septic arthritis.
Insights
This case report details a rare instance of septic arthritis caused by Enterobacter agglomerans in an 11-year-old boy. Successful treatment involved antibiotics and joint fluid drainage, highlighting a potential risk from plant-associated bacteria.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Orthopedics
Background:
- Enterobacter agglomerans is a plant pathogen.
- Human infections are typically linked to plant contact.
- Septic arthritis is a joint infection.