Septic shock caused by the under-recognized bacterium Eggerthella lenta in a 61-year-old male with a periurethral abscess: a case report
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20190081, 2019. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Eggerthella lenta is a gram-positive anaerobic bacillus that has been associated with life-threatening infections. Bacteremia is always clinically significant and is mostly but not always associated with gastrointestinal disease. We present a unique case of abrupt deterioration and rapid development of septic shock secondary to periurethral abscess caused by E. lenta infection. This case highlights the atypical clinical presentation, risk factors, uncommon source of infection, challenges in therapy, and outcome of this infrequent infection. There is still a gap in the understanding of E. lenta pathogenicity, and more literature is needed to establish clear management recommendations.
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Main subject:
Urethral Diseases
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Bacteremia
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Actinobacteria
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Abscess
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Institution/Affiliation country:
Saint Barnabas Hospital Health System/US
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