Lobar pneumonia caused by Ralstonia pickettii in a sixty-five-year-old Han Chinese man: a case report
2011
Lobar pneumonia caused by Ralstonia pickettii in a 65-year-old man
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Pan Wensen, Zhao Zhiming, Dong Mei
Primary Institution: The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University
Conclusion
The case illustrates a Ralstonia pickettii infection without an obvious nosocomial source, suggesting such cases may become more common.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a 20-day history of cough, chest pain, and fever.
- Lung biopsy confirmed lobar pneumonia with Ralstonia pickettii growth.
- The patient was treated with antibiotics and showed clinical improvement.
Takeaway
A 65-year-old man got pneumonia from a rare germ called Ralstonia pickettii, which usually comes from hospitals. He got better after treatment.
Methodology
The patient underwent a lung biopsy and received targeted antibiotic therapy based on susceptibility testing.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 65-year-old Han Chinese man with a history of hypertension and smoking.
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