Rare Infection from Raoultella ornithinolytica in a Diabetic Foot
Author Information
Author(s): Yalcin Solak, Gul Enes Elvin, Atalay Huseyin, Genc Nejdet, Tonbul Halil Z.
Primary Institution: Meram School of Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
Hypothesis
Human infections related to Raoultella ornithinolytica are exceedingly rare.
Conclusion
This case illustrates the isolation of Raoultella ornithinolytica from a diabetic foot wound, highlighting its resistance to antimicrobial agents.
Supporting Evidence
- Raoultella ornithinolytica is a gram-negative bacterium found in aquatic environments.
- The patient had multiple comorbidities including diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
- The bacterium was resistant to several commonly used antibiotics.
Takeaway
A woman with diabetes got a rare infection in her foot from a germ called Raoultella ornithinolytica, which is usually found in fish and can cause skin rashes.
Methodology
The bacterium was isolated from a diabetic foot lesion and identified using the Vitek 2 System.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 44-year-old woman with a history of diabetes, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and hypothyroidism.
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