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Pyomyositis caused by Yersinia enterocolitica
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|August 1, 1984
Abstract:
Yersinia enterocolitica is known to be associated with gastroenteritis in children and Reiter's syndrome in adults, but it has only rarely been the cause of primary soft tissue infections. A patient with diabetes mellitus developed a calf abscess, from which Y. enterocolitica was isolated in pure culture. Incision, drainage, and intravenous gentamicin therapy resulted in cure.
Insights
Yersinia enterocolitica rarely causes soft tissue infections. This study details a rare case of a calf abscess caused by Yersinia enterocolitica in a diabetic patient, successfully treated with surgery and antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Clinical Case Study
Background:
- Yersinia enterocolitica is a pathogen typically causing gastroenteritis in children.
- It is also linked to Reiter's syndrome in adults.
- Primary soft tissue infections due to Y. enterocolitica are uncommon.