Recurrent Bacteremia with Helicobacter cinaedi: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Uçkay Ilker, Garbino Jorge, Dietrich Pierre-Yves, Ninet Béatrice, Rohner Peter, Jacomo Véronique
Primary Institution: University Hospital of Geneva, Switzerland
Conclusion
Recurrent bacteremia due to H. cinaedi can occur without any identifiable anatomical lesions, and prolonged antibiotic treatment is necessary.
Supporting Evidence
- H. cinaedi is a rare pathogen mostly found in immunocompromised patients.
- The patient experienced recurrent symptoms and bacteremia despite initial treatment.
- Prolonged antibiotic therapy was necessary to prevent recurrence.
Takeaway
A woman with cancer got sick from a rare germ called H. cinaedi, which kept coming back even after treatment, so she needed to take medicine for a long time to get better.
Methodology
The case involved blood cultures, PCR for identification, and various antibiotic treatments over time.
Limitations
The source of the recurrent infection could not be identified despite extensive investigations.
Participant Demographics
A 53-year-old Caucasian woman undergoing chemotherapy for lymphoma.
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