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[Enteritis caused by atypical Yersinia (author's transl)]
Deutsche Medizinische Wochenschrift (1946)
|February 13, 1981
Summary
This study reports the first detection of Yersinia species frederiksenii, kristensenii, and specific serovars in German patients with gastroenteritis. The identified Yersinia strains exhibited resistance to several common antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
Context:
- First detection of specific Yersinia species and serovars in Germany.
- Focus on patients presenting with gastroenteritic symptoms.
Purpose:
- To identify and characterize Yersinia species in patients with gastroenteritis.
- To assess the antibiotic resistance profile of these Yersinia isolates.
Summary:
- Yersinia species frederiksenii, kristensenii, and serovars 0:5 and 0:6 were identified in stool samples from five patients in Germany.
- No serum agglutinins were detected, and other enteropathogens were ruled out.
- Isolates demonstrated resistance to penicillin G, ampicillin, carbenicillin, ticarcillin, and cefalotin.
Impact:
- Highlights the emergence of novel Yersinia strains in clinical settings.
- Informs clinical treatment decisions by detailing antibiotic resistance patterns.
- Contributes to understanding the epidemiology of Yersinia infections.