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Campylobacter-induced toxic megacolon.

M N Kalkay, Z S Ayanian, E A Lehaf

    The American Journal of Gastroenterology
    |September 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    A rare Campylobacter fetus infection caused severe colitis and toxic megacolon in an immunocompromised patient. Prompt erythromycin treatment led to rapid recovery, highlighting effective antimicrobial therapy for this serious condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Gastroenterology
    • Hematology

    Background:

    • Compromised hosts, particularly those with myeloproliferative disorders, are susceptible to opportunistic infections.
    • Campylobacter fetus subspecies fetus is an uncommon cause of severe gastrointestinal disease.

    Observation:

    • A patient with myeloproliferative syndrome presented with severe, persistent diarrhea, fever, colitis, and toxic megacolon.
    • Blood cultures identified Campylobacter fetus subspecies fetus as the causative agent.

    Findings:

    • The patient exhibited a severe clinical presentation indicative of invasive infection.
    • Specific treatment with erythromycin resulted in a complete resolution of symptoms within five days.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering unusual pathogens in immunocompromised patients with severe gastrointestinal symptoms.
    • Early and targeted antibiotic therapy, such as with erythromycin, can be life-saving in managing invasive Campylobacter fetus infections.
    • Highlights the need for prompt diagnosis and management of infectious complications in myeloproliferative disorders.

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