<i>Chryseobacterium</i>spp-associated bacteraemia in a haemodialysis patient: a diagnostic challenge

Ahsan, Muhammad Junaid; Ahmad, Soban; Latif, Azka; Reddy, Joseph Thilumala

doi:10.1136/bcr-2019-232000

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“…This nosocomial acquisition of Chryseobacterium bacteremia can be attributed to its property to colonize and form biofilms on humid medical devices like a humidifier, respirators, contaminated catheters and surgical instruments and spread in a hospital setting through contaminated medical devices [18]. The above finding was consolidated by a study from North India that reported a history of indwelling medical devices in 55.56 % (10/18, 55.56 %) of their patients [19,23,24]. [18].…”

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Characteristics of Chryseobacterium bacteremia, associated risk factors and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern at a university hospital: a descriptive, retrospective study

Chaudhary,

Kar,

Jamwal

et al. 2023

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Introduction. Chryseobacterium species are emerging bacteria capable of causing nosocomial infections in immunocompromised patients or patients with indwelling medical devices. Hypothesis/ Gap statement. Information about the incidence of Chryseobacterium bacteremia from worldwide literature is limited. Aim. We aimed to recognize the clinical characteristics, frequency of distribution of different Chryseobacterium species isolates, and their antimicrobial susceptibility profile from bloodstream infections. Methods. We performed a retrospective cohort study to identify all isolates of Chryseobacterium species from bloodstream infection from January 2018 to November 2022 at a university hospital in North India. Results. We identified 42 non-duplicate isolates of Chryseobacterium species from bloodstream infection in the duration of our study. Mean age of the patients was 48.35±16.63 years. Men (22/42, 52.2 %) were more commonly affected in comparison to women (20/42, 47.6 %) but the difference was not significant. The most common species identified was C. indologenes (40/42, 95.24 %) followed by C. gleum (2/42, 4.76 %). The co-morbidities commonly encountered in our study were chronic kidney disease (21/42, 50.0 %) followed by diabetes mellitus (12/42, 28.6 %) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (8/42, 19.05 %). All patients had intravenous access to medications or fluid management via a central or peripheral line and mechanical ventilation was observed in 39 (39/42, 92.86 %) patients. All the isolates were susceptible to minocycline (100 %), followed by doxycycline (97.6 %) and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (95.2 %). Conclusion. Chryseobacterium species are capable of causing pneumonia, bacteremia and urinary tract infection in immunocompromised patients. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment with appropriate antibiotics can prevent progression to septicemia.

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Characteristics of Chryseobacterium bacteremia, associated risk factors and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern at a university hospital: a descriptive, retrospective study

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Chryseobacterium Bloodstream Infection in a Case of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma: An Emerging Pathogen Complicating Clinical Management in Cancer Patients

Vidyarthi,

Khan,

Kataria

et al. 2023

J. Pure Appl. Microbiol.

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Over the past decade, novel pathogens causing infections in patients have been identified. Chryseobacterium is one such emerging pathogen that is frequently reported in hospitalized patients. Case reports of bloodstream infections, and pneumonia due to Chryseobacterium spp in cancer patients from different parts of the world are drawing the attention of the clinical community to this bacterium as an emerging threat in patients with malignancies. Besides its propensity to cause serious infection to the immune-compromised patients, the antibiotic-resistant trait is posing a serious challenge, further complicating the clinical management of malignancies. We report a similar experience with the bacterium causing bloodstream infection in a patient with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The new automated identification systems have enabled us to identify these relatively uncommon pathogens in our clinical setting and also recognize their role in causing infection in hospitalized patients. Besides the difficulties in the treatment of these antibiotic-resistant pathogens, detecting their source within the healthcare setup remains a challenge for medical professionals.

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Deadly hospital-acquired Chryseobacterium indologenes sepsis in a postpartum patient

Verma,

Venkatesh

2024

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Chryseobacterium indologenes is an emerging multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacillus associated with severe nosocomial infections. We present a case of a 27-year-old postpartum woman who developed a life-threatening Chryseobacterium indologenes sepsis following a stillbirth. Despite prompt diagnosis and intensive care management, the patient’s condition deteriorated rapidly and was fatal. Thus, highlighting the challenges posed by the multidrug-resistant nature of this pathogen and the limited treatment options available.

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Chryseobacteriumspp-associated bacteraemia in a haemodialysis patient: a diagnostic challenge

Cited by 4 publications

References 10 publications

Characteristics of Chryseobacterium bacteremia, associated risk factors and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern at a university hospital: a descriptive, retrospective study

Characteristics of Chryseobacterium bacteremia, associated risk factors and their antibiotic susceptibility pattern at a university hospital: a descriptive, retrospective study

Chryseobacterium Bloodstream Infection in a Case of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma: An Emerging Pathogen Complicating Clinical Management in Cancer Patients

Deadly hospital-acquired Chryseobacterium indologenes sepsis in a postpartum patient

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