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[Plesiomonas shigelloides isolated from 2 patients with acute enteritis]
Abstract:
Three Plesiomonas shigelloides strains were isolated from 2 cases of acute enteritis. The bacilli developed in pure or predominantly pure cultures on ADCL and Istrati-Meitert isolation media. A description is given of the morphologic, cultural, biochemical properties and sensitivity of the strains to antibiotics. One of the patients presented agglutinins in a 1/40+ + titre. The arguments lending support to the causative role of these bacilli are discussed. It is for the first time that isolation of Plesiomonas shigelloides has been reported in Romania.
Insights
Plesiomonas shigelloides bacteria were identified in two acute enteritis cases in Romania. This marks the first reported isolation of this pathogen in the country, highlighting its potential role in human infections.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Plesiomonas shigelloides is an emerging enteric pathogen.
- Enteritis is a common gastrointestinal illness.
Observation:
- Three Plesiomonas shigelloides strains were isolated from two patients with acute enteritis.
- The bacteria grew well on specific isolation media (ADCL and Istrati-Meitert).
Findings:
- Detailed morphologic, cultural, and biochemical characteristics of the isolated strains were documented.
- Antibiotic sensitivity profiles for the Plesiomonas shigelloides strains were determined.
- One patient showed a positive serological response (agglutinins) to the bacteria.
Implications:
- This study provides evidence supporting the causative role of Plesiomonas shigelloides in human enteritis.
- This is the first documented isolation of Plesiomonas shigelloides in Romania.
- Findings contribute to understanding the epidemiology and clinical significance of Plesiomonas shigelloides infections.