Case of Helicobacter cinaedi Bacteraemia in a Healthy Person
Author Information
Author(s): Holst Helle, Andresen Keld, Blom Jens, Højlyng Niels, Kemp Michael, Krogfelt Karen Angeliki, Christensen Jens Jørgen
Primary Institution: Department of Bacteriology, Mycology and Parasitology, Statens Serum Institut
Conclusion
The patient with H. cinaedi bacteraemia was successfully treated with rifampicin, leading to negative blood cultures and resolution of cellulitis.
Supporting Evidence
- H. cinaedi is known to cause infections primarily in immunocompromised individuals.
- The patient had a significant infection on his lower leg, which was treated with antibiotics.
- Blood cultures confirmed the presence of H. cinaedi after initial treatment failed.
Takeaway
A healthy man got a rare infection from a germ called H. cinaedi, but after treatment, he got better and the infection went away.
Methodology
The infection was diagnosed through blood cultures and PCR sequencing of the 16S rRNA gene.
Limitations
The source of infection was unknown, and no fecal specimens were available for analysis.
Participant Demographics
A 61-year-old heterosexual male.
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