Urinary tract infection due to Chryseobacterium gleum, an uncommon pathogen.
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2016-10
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Abstract
Chryseobacterium species are gaining importance as an emerging opportunistic
nosocomial pathogen. Limited availability of clinical data necessitates reporting
of such isolates. We report a case of nosocomial urinary tract infection by
metallo‑β‑lactamase‑producing Chryseobacterium gleum in an elderly diabetic
male with chronic renal disease. Identification and antibiotic sensitivity test
performed by conventional methods were confirmed by Matrix‑assisted Laser
Desorption Ionization Time‑of‑Flight and VITEK‑2 systems, respectively. The
patient responded well to intravenous ciprofloxacin therapy
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Chryseobacterium gleum, metallo‑β‑lactamase, nosocomial infection
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Prabha Rajendran, Swapna Muthusamy, Vignesh K. Balaji, Gerard J. Rakesh, Joshy M. Easow. Urinary tract infection due to Chryseobacterium gleum, an uncommon pathogen. Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology. 2016 Oct-Dec 59(4): 551-553.