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Lysinibacillus massiliensis Panniculitis Masquerading as Erythema Nodosum: A Case Report

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Lysinibacillus massiliensis, formerly Bacillus massiliensis, is an environmental Gram-positive bacillus that is generally non-pathogenic. Rare case reports in immunosuppressed patients have described sepsis with this organism. In this study, we report a case of L massiliensis as a cause of infectious panniculitis mimicking erythema nodosum after infusion of autologous adipose-derived stem cells in an immunosuppressed patient with refractory Crohn’s disease. This case highlights the importance of care providers to consider exposures and host factors when interpreting culture results with otherwise benign organisms.

Source: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx072

Authors: Jay J. Jin, Phillip J. Keith, Nathan W. Cummins, Sunanda V. Kane, Bobbi S. Pritt, Joyce L. Sanchez

Institution: Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Infections and bacterial resistance

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,053