Concurrent Sarcina ventriculi infection in a patient with Helicobacter pylori-associated chronic gastritis: A case report

Sarcina ventriculi is a Gram-positive, nonmotile, chemo-organotrophic anaerobic organism, which is rare in humans. Although its role as a pathogen in humans remains poorly characterized, it has been associated with delayed gastric emptying, emphysematous gastritis, and gastric perforation in existin...

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Published in:Nigerian journal of gastroenterology and hepatology 2023-01, Vol.15 (1), p.20-22
Main Authors: Awolola, Nicholas Awodele, Akinjo, Dolapo, Cookey, Kalanne Cara, Haruna, Muibat, Arhere, Ejiroghene Pauline, Onyekwere, Charles Asabamaka, Abdulkareem, Fatimah Biade
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Summary:Sarcina ventriculi is a Gram-positive, nonmotile, chemo-organotrophic anaerobic organism, which is rare in humans. Although its role as a pathogen in humans remains poorly characterized, it has been associated with delayed gastric emptying, emphysematous gastritis, and gastric perforation in existing literature. The index case was a 34-year-old male who presented with a history of abdominal pain, 1-month history of frequent vomiting, bloating, and abdominal distension. He was evaluated for gastric-outlet obstruction secondary to a possible gastric tumor. Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed a stomach that is filled with food debris, hyperemia, and deformed pylorus but no mass was seen. Histology of a mucosal biopsy sample showed active antral predominant gastritis with concurrent H. pylori and S. ventriculi infections. A repeat endoscopy following antibiotic treatment showed the absence of H pylori and S. ventriculi and the patient reported a cessation of symptoms. S. ventriculi was found in association with H. pylori infection.
ISSN:2251-0079
DOI:10.4103/njgh.njgh_3_23