| Autor: |
Backrud, Oscar, Engberg, Erik, Nyberg, Kristina, Wieslander, Peter, Moore, Edward R. B. |
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Annals of Clinical Microbiology & Antimicrobials; 4/18/2024, Vol. 23 Issue 1, p1-5, 5p |
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Background: Chromobacterium is a genus of fourteen species with validly published names, most often found in soil and waters in tropical and subtropical regions around the world. The most well-known species of the genus, C. violaceum, occasionally causes clinically relevant infections; cases of soft tissue infections with septicemia and fatal outcomes have been described. Case presentation: Here, we present a clinical case report of a 79-year-old man from Sweden with a soft-tissue infection and septicemia. The pathogen was identified as a strain of Chromobacterium species, but not C. violaceum. The patient was treated with clindamycin and ciprofloxacin and recovered well. Conclusions: This case report demonstrates the potential of Chromobacterium species as infectious agents in immunocompetent patients. It also indicates the existence of a novel species. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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