A Case of Myroides odoratimimus Bacteremia due to a Tunneled Dialysis Catheter-Associated Infection in a Paraplegic Patient.

Authors :: Chapman C
Meeks B
Ung L
Nichols J
Source :: Case reports in infectious diseases [Case Rep Infect Dis] 2023 Nov 11; Vol. 2023, pp. 3089837. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Nov 11 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Myroides odoratimimus is a Gram-negative opportunistic pathogen known to rarely cause a wide range of opportunistic infections in humans. We report a novel case of M. odoratimimus bacteremia in a paraplegic patient with an extensive medical history likely due to a tunneled dialysis catheter infection that was successfully treated with levofloxacin.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Carter Chapman et al.)

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