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Selenomonas sputigena septicemia

L R McCarthy, J R Carlson

    Journal of Clinical Microbiology
    |December 1, 1981
    PubMed
    Summary
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    This case report details the first instance of septicemia caused by Selenomonas sputigena, a bacterium typically found in the human respiratory tract. The findings highlight the potential for this organism to cause severe systemic infections.

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    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Clinical Medicine

    Background:

    • Selenomonas sputigena is a common anaerobic, Gram-negative bacterium residing in the human upper respiratory tract.
    • While typically commensal, its pathogenic potential in systemic infections remains largely unexplored.

    Observation:

    • A case of septicemia is presented, where Selenomonas sputigena was identified as the causative agent.
    • This represents a rare clinical manifestation associated with this specific bacterial species.

    Findings:

    • The study documents a unique instance of systemic disease linked to Selenomonas sputigena.
    • This finding expands the known clinical spectrum of infections caused by this oral bacterium.

    Implications:

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    • This report underscores the importance of considering Selenomonas sputigena in the differential diagnosis of severe infections, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the mechanisms of virulence and the full range of diseases caused by Selenomonas sputigena.