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
; 52: e20190081, 2019. graf
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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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Colección:
Bases de datos internacionales
Base de datos:
LILACS
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Uretrales
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Bacteriemia
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Actinobacteria
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Absceso
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
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Guía de práctica clínica
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina Tropical
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Institución/País de afiliación:
Saint Barnabas Hospital Health System/US