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Pneumonia in an elderly Tibetan male caused by Shewanella algae: A case report

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: RATIONALE: Shewanella algae are Gram-negative bacteria that are widely found in aquatic habitats and rarely cause lung infections in inland areas. PATIENT CONCERNS: Cough with light-yellow phlegm for 2 weeks. DIAGNOSES: The final diagnosis was bacterial pneumonia. INTERVENTIONS: The patient was treated with ceftazidime (2 g, every 12 h) for 1 week. OUTCOMES: The patient's lung infection improved and he was discharged. LESSONS: This case highlights a rare occurrence of lung infection caused by Shewanella algae in elderly Tibetan men residing in non-marine environments.

Source: Medicine

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000039197

Authors: Xiao-Hong Fu, Huan-Xiang Feng, Qian Huang, Wei Gou

Institution: Chengdu Seventh People's Hospital

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: $1,950