Superbug Meets Opportunistic Infection: A Case Report of Mobilized Colistin Resistance-1–Positive: Klebsiella pneumoniae: and: Candida lusitaniae: in a Complex Surgical Patient

Infection with either mobilized colistin resistance-1 gene–positive gram-negative bacteria or invasive Candida lusitaniae occurs rarely throughout the United States. Here we report the existence of both invasive infections occurring in a single, complex patient who initially presented with necrotizing pancreatitis and gastrointestinal bleeding. We detail the patient’s history and perioperative course for enterocutaneous fistulae takedown and ureteral stenting, describe a template of preventative steps taken in the perioperative environment to prevent nosocomial pathogen transmission, and provide a brief overview of both the mobilized colistin resistance-1 gene and C lusitaniae.
Source: A&A Case Reports - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research