Staphylococcus saprophyticus, an Unusual Cause of Pyelonephritis and Sepsis in Pregnancy

Maternal sepsis accounts for 13% of U.S. maternal deaths, with an estimated 2.2 deaths per 100 000 live births. Early identification and treatment are critical in sepsis. Maternal sepsis is often a polymicrobial condition. Common causative agents include Escherichia coli, Group B Streptococcus, anae...

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Main Authors: Rebecca C. Olsen, Brandon Abbott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American College of Physicians 2024-01-01
Series:Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases
Online Access:https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2023.0613
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description Maternal sepsis accounts for 13% of U.S. maternal deaths, with an estimated 2.2 deaths per 100 000 live births. Early identification and treatment are critical in sepsis. Maternal sepsis is often a polymicrobial condition. Common causative agents include Escherichia coli, Group B Streptococcus, anaerobes, and Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a rare cause of pyelonephritis-associated sepsis in immunocompetent patients and is especially uncommon during pregnancy. Only a handful of cases are reported in the literature, with only 2 cases associated with pregnancy. The case being presented describes an adolescent gravid patient who was diagnosed with pyelonephritis-associated sepsis caused by S saprophyticus.
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spelling doaj-art-0d90a0304b774a19ba74cb86c7bdea5d2025-08-20T03:18:45ZengAmerican College of PhysiciansAnnals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases2767-76642024-01-013110.7326/aimcc.2023.0613Staphylococcus saprophyticus, an Unusual Cause of Pyelonephritis and Sepsis in PregnancyRebecca C. Olsen0Brandon Abbott11A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, Arizona1A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, ArizonaMaternal sepsis accounts for 13% of U.S. maternal deaths, with an estimated 2.2 deaths per 100 000 live births. Early identification and treatment are critical in sepsis. Maternal sepsis is often a polymicrobial condition. Common causative agents include Escherichia coli, Group B Streptococcus, anaerobes, and Staphylococcus aureus. Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a rare cause of pyelonephritis-associated sepsis in immunocompetent patients and is especially uncommon during pregnancy. Only a handful of cases are reported in the literature, with only 2 cases associated with pregnancy. The case being presented describes an adolescent gravid patient who was diagnosed with pyelonephritis-associated sepsis caused by S saprophyticus.https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/aimcc.2023.0613
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