Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica Monomicrobial Bacteremia in a Homeless Man.

ABSTRACT: We report a case of septic shock attributable to monomicrobial bloodstream infection secondary to Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica infection. This case suggests that W. chitiniclastica likely possesses the virulence to cause severe disease. Culture-independent techniques were essential in the identification of this organism, which enabled selection of appropriate therapy.

SUBMITTER: Harfouch O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8632184 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature