Campylobacter rectus Infection Leads to Lung Abscess: A Case Report and Literature Review

Zhu, Xiaohui; Yu, Shijie; Kang, Qiankuan; Qiu, Yansen; Tian, Mi; Cao, E-Hong

doi:10.2147/idr.s316818

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“…25 A systematic literature review published in July 2021 on invasive infections with C. rectus revealed 20 cases, and no case showed a sternal osteomyelitis. 26 In 55% of all patients, dental health issues were documented as the aetiology of infections. 26 Furthermore, in 2007, a large study performed in southern Finland detected C. rectus in 31.3% of healthy adults, supporting the theory of dental origin of infection with C. rectus.…”

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“…26 In 55% of all patients, dental health issues were documented as the aetiology of infections. 26 Furthermore, in 2007, a large study performed in southern Finland detected C. rectus in 31.3% of healthy adults, supporting the theory of dental origin of infection with C. rectus. 16 In our patient, the poor oral status was not documented at admission.…”

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“…A systematic literature review published in July 2021 on invasive infections with C. rectus revealed 20 cases, and no case showed a sternal osteomyelitis 26. In 55% of all patients, dental health issues were documented as the aetiology of infections 26.…”

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Destructive osteomyelitis involvingParvimonas micraandCampylobacter rectus

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We present a rare case of destructive osteomyelitis of the sternum caused by Parvimonas micra and Campylobacter rectus. A previously healthy female patient in her 40s presented to the emergency department due to a spontaneous rupture of an abscess located to the chest wall. Imaging confirmed abscess formation with osteomyelitis of the sternum. Emergent surgical debridement was performed, blood and bone cultures were taken and the patient received antibiotic treatment. Cultures of the bone and deep tissue revealed infection with Parvimonas micra and Campylobacter rectus, both being members of the oral flora and associated with chronic periodontitis. Receiving targeted antibiotic treatment, our patient made a quick recovery. After treatment of the osteomyelitis, our patient was referred to the dentist where chronic periodontitis could be confirmed. Invasive infections with Parvimonas micra and Campylobacter rectus are rare. Investigation of a dental origin is crucial to prevent recurrent infections.

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Destructive osteomyelitis involvingParvimonas micraandCampylobacter rectus

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“…Campylobacter rectus (formerly Wolinella recta [ 1 ]) is a periodontal pathogen that can also be found in necrotic pulp in radicular root canals [ 2 , 3 ]. It requires microaerobic or anaerobic conditions for its growth, and it is rarely found in extraoral sites [ 4 ].…”

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“…The morphology of Campylobacter rectus is straight rod-shaped, arcuate, or “S” shape. Urease and oxidase tests are both negative [ 3 ].…”

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A Rare Case of Pleural Empyema Caused by Campylobacter rectus

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Campylobacter rectus is considered to be a primary periodontal pathogen that is rarely identified in extraoral specimens. We report a case of pleural empyema caused by Campylobacter rectus : the pathogen was isolated in the drained pleural fluid sample. Since the patient had previously undergone multiple antibiotic treatments, oral cultures were highly unlikely to be positive, although poor dental hygiene appears to be the leading risk factor for C. rectus systemic infections. The present case illustrates that C. rectus can be a cause of not only periodontal disease but also pulmonary infection.

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