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Pyogenic infections due to Ochrobactrum anthropi
T J Cieslak1, C J Drabick, M L Robb
1Department of Pediatrics, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas 78234, USA.
Summary
Ochrobactrum anthropi, a gram-negative bacillus, is increasingly found in clinical samples. This study reveals its potential to cause pyogenic infections, broadening its known pathogenic role beyond catheter-related illnesses.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Ochrobactrum anthropi is a nonfermentative, gram-negative bacillus.
- This bacterium is increasingly isolated from human clinical specimens.
- Its previously recognized pathogenic role was primarily linked to catheter-associated bacteremia.
Observation:
- This report details three distinct cases of pyogenic infections.
- These infections were specifically caused by Ochrobactrum anthropi.
- The clinical presentations expanded the spectrum of O. anthropi-related diseases.
Findings:
- Ochrobactrum anthropi can cause significant pyogenic infections.
- The organism's pathogenic potential extends beyond bloodstream infections.
- These cases highlight a broader range of clinical manifestations.
Implications:
- The findings necessitate a re-evaluation of O. anthropi's clinical significance.
- Clinicians should consider O. anthropi in the differential diagnosis of pyogenic infections.
- Further research is warranted to understand the full pathogenic capacity of O. anthropi.