Complicated sea urchin-induced wound infection caused by Vibrioalginolyticus and Staphylococcus lugdunensis in a 14-year-old boy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Wound infections with Vibrio alginolyticus, a Gram-negative bacterium found in all temperate oceans, are rarely reported. However, a rising incidence of wound infections caused by V. alginolyticus requires better knowledge about this infectious agent.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 14-year-old boy suffering from a wound infection caused by V. alginolyticus and Staphylococcus lugdunensis after stepping on a sea urchin. Despite wound debridement and antibiotic therapy with cefaclor, the lesion did not heal over several weeks. After identification of the pathogens and antibiotic-susceptibility testing, antibiotic therapy was switched to ciprofloxacin, followed by trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Two months after the accident the

SUBMITTER: Bultmann CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5343123 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature