The genus Ralstonia: The new kid on the block
| Autor: | Ekadashi Rajni, Pallaavi Goel, Mukesh Kumar Sarna, Ayushi Jorwal, Chinkle Sharma, Puneet Rijhwani |
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| Rok vydání: | 2023 |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. 53:44-52 |
| ISSN: | 2042-8189 1478-2715 |
| Popis: | The genus Ralstonia comprises of aerobic, gram-negative, oxidase positive, nonfermentative, largely environmental organisms. They are an emerging pathogen in the hospital setting and are increasingly associated with opportunistic infections and outbreaks. We hereby present a case series of six patients diagnosed with bacteraemia caused by Ralstonia spp. and a brief review of literature. These cases highlight that isolation of a nonfermenting gram-negative bacillus from blood culture of a patient admitted in critical care setting should not be ignored as mere contaminant. Clinicians and microbiologists need to work as a team to combat this novel bug. |
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