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- A new report highlights that a type of bacteria (spp.) is emerging as a hospital pathogen linked to serious infections in humans, particularly those with weakened immune systems.
- A case in Malaysia involved an infant with Hirschsprung's disease who developed a challenging infection due to this bacteria while on parenteral feeding through a central venous catheter.
- The identification of the bacteria required advanced molecular techniques, and successful treatment came after the catheter was removed and IV amikacin was administered, underscoring the significance of accurate identification in managing such infections.
Article Abstract
spp. has recently been reported to cause opportunistic infections in humans and is becoming an emerging hospital pathogen. To our knowledge, this is the first report on spp. in Malaysia. bacteremia in an infant. A girl with underlying Hirschsprung's disease, who was on parenteral feeding via a central venous catheter, developed persistent multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteremia. Routine automated identification methods failed to identify the organism, which was later identified by 16S ribosomal RNA sequencing. Bacterial clearance was achieved after the removal of the catheter and initiation of IV amikacin. This case highlights the role of molecular identification and the clinical importance of spp. in causing infections in humans, especially in patients with indwelling devices.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11449687 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68577 | DOI Listing |
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