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Pantoea dispersa Causing Bacteremia and Endocarditis in an Immunocompromised Adult: A Rare Case

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Gram-negative rods, namely, Escherichia coli and Salmonella spp., are the most common causative agents of bacteremia. The genus Pantoea, another group of Gram-negative rods, is a relatively uncommon cause of bacteremia. Our literature review revealed only eight other cases of Pantoea dispersa infection in humans. In an otherwise healthy patient, Pantoea bacteremia is often transient and can be cleared with host immune defenses. Clearing of the bacteria may be complicated by an immunosuppressed state and infection with nidus. This is a case of bacteremia and endocarditis caused by Pantoea dispersa in an immunocompromised 75-year-old female.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74433

Authors: Emma D Famous, Hannah Thompson, Amgad Masoud

Institution: University of Missouri–Kansas City

Language: English

Topic: Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404686337