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Streptococcus gallolyticus Bacteremia Detected in Apheresis Platelets and Its Link to Colonic Neoplasms

Authors :
Francisco Costa Beber Lemanski
Anna Laura Duro Barp
Gabriela Kohl Hammacher
Martina Estacia Da Cas
Cristine Moratelli Wink
Ana Paula dos Santos Voloski
Adriano Pasqualotti
Cristiane da Silva Rodrigues de Araújo
Source :
Journal of Coloproctology, Vol 42, Iss 03, Pp 273-276 (2022)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda., 2022.

Abstract

Introduction Streptococcus gallolyticus belongs to the Streptococcus bovis complex, and it is a common bacterium colonizing the gastrointestinal tract. Its presence in the blood may suggest an underlying pathology such as a colonic neoplasm. We report herein a case of S. bovis bacteremia in an apheresis platelet donor, review similar cases in the literature, and suggest a flowchart for the management of similar cases in other blood donation centers. Case Presentation A 61-year-old subject presented to a Hemotherapy Service to make an apheresis platelet donation. On quality control testing, S. gallolyticus was identified in hemoculture, and the donor was called back for follow-up. At first, a new hemoculture was requested, and the patient was referred to the outpatient department of infectious diseases to further investigate pathologies associated with S. gallolyticus. A subsequent colonoscopy investigation evidenced a polypoid structure in the ascending colon. Pathology reported the resected specimen as a low-grade tubular adenoma. Conclusion Isolation of S. bovis in blood products requires further investigation and should be managed with precision by Hemotherapy Services. A standard protocol for the management of asymptomatic patients with S. bovis positive hemoculture, with the requests of a new blood culture, a colonoscopy, and an echocardiogram is crucial, as it may ensure early diagnosis and reduce morbidity and mortality.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22379363 and 23176423
Volume :
42
Issue :
03
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Journal of Coloproctology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.8211a0545a049d0b014abd7df03e210
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0042-1754384