Near-fatal septicaemia with Chromobacterium violaceum

Med J Aust. 1989 Jun 19;150(12):720-1. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.1989.tb136770.x.

Abstract

Chromobacterium violaceum is a Gram-negative organism which normally inhabits water and soil. Human infection is unusual and is associated with a high mortality rate. We describe a typical case of disseminated infection with Chr. violaceum in a male carpet cleaner. The possible origin and treatment of the infection is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bacterial Infections* / microbiology
  • Bacterial Infections* / therapy
  • Chromobacterium / isolation & purification
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Occupational Diseases / etiology*
  • Occupational Diseases / microbiology
  • Occupational Diseases / therapy
  • Sepsis / etiology*
  • Sepsis / microbiology
  • Sepsis / therapy
  • Shoulder
  • Skin Ulcer / etiology
  • Skin Ulcer / microbiology
  • Skin Ulcer / therapy