Myroids odoratum bacteremia: A rare clinical isolate presented as a soft tissue infection

Key Clinical Message Myroides odoratus infection, a rare gram‐negative bacillus, predominantly affects immunocompromised patients and presents with diverse clinical manifestations. Antibiotic resistance poses challenges in determining appropriate treatment. This case underscores successful managemen...

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Published in:Clinical case reports 2024-06, Vol.12 (6), p.e9090-n/a
Main Authors: Abu Alya, Walaa, Nadeem, Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent Health
Antibiotics
Cardiovascular disease
Case Report
cellulitis
Consent
Drug resistance
General Medicine
Infections
Infectious Diseases
internal medicine
Medical Education
Myroides odoratum
Public Health
sepsis
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Summary:Key Clinical Message Myroides odoratus infection, a rare gram‐negative bacillus, predominantly affects immunocompromised patients and presents with diverse clinical manifestations. Antibiotic resistance poses challenges in determining appropriate treatment. This case underscores successful management of Myroides odoratus cellulitis complicated by bacteremia with dual antibiotic therapy, emphasizing the importance of timely recognition and susceptibility testing for effective treatment strategies.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.9090