First bloodstream infection caused by Prevotella copri in a heart failure elderly patient with Prevotella -dominated gut microbiota: a case report

ConclusionsWe provide the first evidence for a clinically significant BSI caused byP. copri and its relationship to aPrevotella-rich gut microbiota in the HF patient setting. When strengthening the pathogenicity ofP. copri, the present case suggests that the gut may be a source of BSI caused by the rare anaerobic organism. Future studies are necessary to assess the role of the gut microbiota profiling for precise identification and targeted treatment of patients at high risk of BSI.
Source: Gut Pathogens - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research