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Multidrug resistant Kluyvera ascorbata septicemia in an adult patient: a case report

Authors: Shannon Moonah, Kavita Deonarine, Clyde Freeman

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2010

Abstract

Introduction

Kluyvera ascorbata has become increasingly significant due to its potential to cause a wide range of infections, as well as its ability to transfer gene encoding for CTX-M- type extended spectrum B-lactamases (ESBLs) to other Enterobacteriaceae.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 64-year-old African-American male diagnosed with severe sepsis due to a multidrug resistant Kluyvera ascorbata, which was isolated from his blood. He was treated with meropenem and had a favorable outcome.

Conclusion

To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report of a multidrug resistant Kluyvera ascorbata isolated from the blood in an adult patient with sepsis.

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Title: Multidrug resistant Kluyvera ascorbata septicemia in an adult patient: a case report
Authors: Shannon Moonah
Kavita Deonarine
Clyde Freeman
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-4-197

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Multidrug resistant Kluyvera ascorbata septicemia in an adult patient: a case report

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Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Introduction

Case presentation

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