Ralstonia mannitolilytica bacteremia in a neonatal intensive care unit
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 51(5): 709-711, Sept.-Oct. 2018. graf
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Ralstonia mannitolilytica, a Gram-negative bacterium, is rarely isolated in clinical laboratories. It has been associated with outbreaks due to its ability to survive in liquid media and hospital devices. We describe three cases of bacteremia caused by R. mannitolilytica in a neonatal intensive care unit in Curitiba, Southern Brazil. All isolates presented the same PFGE profile. The common source of infection was undetected in surveillance cultures for the outbreak survey. All patients received antimicrobial treatment and were discharged from the maternity. Due to the characteristics of the microorganism, clinicians and microbiologists should pay attention to the emergence of Ralstonia spp. infections.
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Main subject:
Intensive Care Units, Neonatal
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Cross Infection
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
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Bacteremia
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Ralstonia
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
Country/Region as subject:
America do sul
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Brasil
Language:
En
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Year:
2018
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Article