A Rare Case of Pseudomonas putida Bacteremia in a Patient with Cirrhosis of Liver

J Assoc Physicians India. 2024 Apr;72(4):98-99. doi: 10.59556/japi.72.0416.

Abstract

Pseudomonas putida (P. putida) is a rare pathogen that primarily causes nosocomial infection. It is usually seen in immune dysfunction or immunocompromised patients and patients with invasive medical devices. Here, we present a rare case of P. putida bacteremia in a patient with cirrhosis of the liver.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Bacteremia* / complications
  • Bacteremia* / diagnosis
  • Bacteremia* / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Liver Cirrhosis* / complications
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pseudomonas Infections* / complications
  • Pseudomonas Infections* / diagnosis
  • Pseudomonas putida* / isolation & purification

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents