A Extensively drug-resistant Pseudomonas putida bacteremia that was resolved spontaneously

Pseudomonas putida (P. putida)is a rare pathogen that causes various infections in newborns, neutropenic and cancer patients, or in patients with risk factors leading to immunosuppresion. Antibiotic resistance inP. putida is seen in growing numbers. Although it is less virulent compared toPseudomonas aeruginosa, mortal infections are reported.Here, aP. putida case after an invasive procedure in a patient with gastrointestinal malignancy is reported. Although, it caused an antibiotic resistant bacteremia, it resolved spontaneously without any treatment. P. Putidamight have lower virulence and a different antibiotic susceptibility when compared toPseudomonas aeruginosa in different cases. More clinical information is needed for further evaluation.
Source: The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research