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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Sujet Principal:
Unités de soins intensifs néonatals
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Infection croisée
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Infections bactériennes à Gram négatif
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Bactériémie
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Ralstonia
Type d'étude:
Diagnostic_studies
Limites du sujet:
Female
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Humans
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Male
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Newborn
Pays comme sujet:
America do sul
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Brasil
langue:
En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Thème du journal:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Année:
2018
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Article