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Unusual Localization of an Emergent Bacterium, Raoultella ornithinolytica
Joint Authors
Di Lullo, A.
Cantone, Elena
Cavaliere, Michele
Bartoletti, Guido
Capriglione, Pasquale
Motta, Gaetano
Iengo, Maurizio
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-03-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Raoultella ornithinolytica is a bacterium belonging to the family Enterobacteriacae.
It is a rare but emergent cause of human pathologies especially in immunocompromised patients.
We described the first case in the literature of isolated external otitis sustained by Raoultella ornithinolytica in an immunocompetent host.
A 54-year-old Caucasian man with a history of previous myringoplasty came to our attention reporting otalgia and otorrhea.
We performed right ear swab for culture examination, meanwhile we started empirical therapy with topic administration of neomycin, without any clinical improvement.
The cultural examination showed the presence of a Raoultella ornithinolytica infection.
After ten days of treatment with oral ciprofloxacin and topic levofloxacin, there was the complete resolution of pain and inflammation.
Raoultella ornithinolytica must be taken into consideration as an emergent cause of human infection, also in case of external otitis.
Infection can be severe and can occur both in immunocompromised and in immunocompetent hosts.
Culture test is mandatory to choose the proper therapy and avoid potential severe complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cavaliere, Michele& Bartoletti, Guido& Capriglione, Pasquale& Di Lullo, A.& Motta, Gaetano& Iengo, Maurizio…[et al.]. 2020. Unusual Localization of an Emergent Bacterium, Raoultella ornithinolytica. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cavaliere, Michele…[et al.]. Unusual Localization of an Emergent Bacterium, Raoultella ornithinolytica. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cavaliere, Michele& Bartoletti, Guido& Capriglione, Pasquale& Di Lullo, A.& Motta, Gaetano& Iengo, Maurizio…[et al.]. Unusual Localization of an Emergent Bacterium, Raoultella ornithinolytica. Case Reports in Medicine. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148386
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148386