An Unusual Case of Urinary Tract Infection in a Pregnant Woman With Photobacterium damsela

We describe a case of a urinary tract infection with an unusual pathogen, Photobacterium damsela, in a pregnant female. This pathogen has been described as having a virulent life threatening nature, so a detailed history and prompt treatment is needed.

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Published in:Infectious Diseases in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006, Vol.2006, p.188-190
Main Authors: Alvarez, Jesus R, Lamba, Sangeeta, Dyer, Keisha Y, Apuzzio, Joseph J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Case Report
Causes of
Cefazolin - therapeutic use
Diagnosis
Drug therapy
Female
Gentamicins - therapeutic use
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections - drug therapy
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections - microbiology
Humans
Photobacterium - classification
Photobacterium - isolation & purification
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - drug therapy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - microbiology
Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination - therapeutic use
Urinary tract diseases
Urinary tract infections
Urinary Tract Infections - drug therapy
Urinary Tract Infections - microbiology
Women
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Summary:We describe a case of a urinary tract infection with an unusual pathogen, Photobacterium damsela, in a pregnant female. This pathogen has been described as having a virulent life threatening nature, so a detailed history and prompt treatment is needed.
ISSN:1064-7449
1098-0997
DOI:10.1155/IDOG/2006/80682