Raoultella planticola bacteraemia secondary to gastroenteritis

Clin Microbiol Infect. 2013 May;19(5):E236-7. doi: 10.1111/1469-0691.12102.

Abstract

We present the first case of Raoultella planticola bacteria in human infections with a direct relationship between fish intake and enteric infection. The patient was treated with antibiotherapy (cefotaxime). It is important to consider this organism in the differential diagnosis of enteric fever and even more with previous ingestion of fish.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
  • Bacteremia / diagnosis*
  • Bacteremia / drug therapy
  • Bacteremia / microbiology*
  • Cefotaxime / administration & dosage
  • Enterobacteriaceae / classification
  • Enterobacteriaceae / isolation & purification*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / diagnosis*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / drug therapy
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology*
  • Foodborne Diseases / diagnosis
  • Foodborne Diseases / drug therapy
  • Foodborne Diseases / microbiology
  • Gastroenteritis / complications*
  • Gastroenteritis / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Cefotaxime