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Myroides odoratus induced cellulitis and bacteremia in an elderly male

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Myroides odoratus is a relatively little-known pathogen despite its ubiquitous presence in the environment. It is an opportunistic gram-negative bacillus commonly found in soil and water. Infection by Myroides species is rare, but the spectrum of illness varies from skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and, in severe cases, bacteremia and septic shock. Though infection with Myroides species is uncommon and typically limited to immunocompromised individuals, the wide range of antimicrobial resistance it exhibits makes treatment challenging. In this report, we present the case of a 76-year-old male with compensated cirrhosis who presented with cellulitis complicated by bacteremia secondary to Myroides odoratus and was managed successfully with levofloxacin

Source: Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1386

Authors: Edward Lovering, Ananta Paudel, Christopher J Haas

Institutions: MedStar Health, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, Georgetown University

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: $500