Wound infection with multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri: About a case report and littérature review

Introduction and importance: Providencia rettgeri, a member of the Morganellaceae family within the Enterobacterales order, is predominantly associated with urinary tract infections in hospitalized individuals, particularly those with indwelling urinary catheters. However, wound infections caused by...

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Main Authors: S. Belmahi, A. Saddari, H. Zrouri, Y. Sbibih, C. Ben moussa, O. Abdesselami, K. Ghomari, I. Alla, S. Kaddouri, A. Idrissi, S. Ezrari, E. Benaissa, Y. Ben Lahlou, M. Elouenass, A. Maleb
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author S. Belmahi
A. Saddari
H. Zrouri
Y. Sbibih
C. Ben moussa
O. Abdesselami
K. Ghomari
I. Alla
S. Kaddouri
A. Idrissi
S. Ezrari
E. Benaissa
Y. Ben Lahlou
M. Elouenass
A. Maleb
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H. Zrouri
Y. Sbibih
C. Ben moussa
O. Abdesselami
K. Ghomari
I. Alla
S. Kaddouri
A. Idrissi
S. Ezrari
E. Benaissa
Y. Ben Lahlou
M. Elouenass
A. Maleb
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description Introduction and importance: Providencia rettgeri, a member of the Morganellaceae family within the Enterobacterales order, is predominantly associated with urinary tract infections in hospitalized individuals, particularly those with indwelling urinary catheters. However, wound infections caused by P. rettgeri are exceedingly rare, with an estimated incidence of around 0.1 %. Here, we present a case of wound infection in a healthy child caused by P. rettgeri, highlighting the rarity of the organism and emphasizing the importance of prompte identification and appropriate antibiotic therapy. Case report: A 4-year-old child presented with a soft tissue abscess in the left calf, following an injury sustained from a tree trunk a few days prior. The patient underwent wound debridement and abscess drainage, followed by empirical antibiotic therapy with amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Bacteriological samples collected intraoperatively revealed colonies of P. rettgeri, identified with high certainty using the BD Phoenix™ 100 automated system. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing showed resistance to several antibiotics but sensitivity to third-generation cephalosporins, amikacin, and aztreonam. Antibiotic therapy was adjusted accordingly, leading to clinical improvement and discharge after ten days of hospitalization Discussion: P. rettgeri, a Gram-negative bacillus, is a rare causative agent of wound infections. While predominantly associated with nosocomial urinary tract infections, it can rarely lead to various other infections, including wound infections, particularly in hospitalized or immunocompromised individuals. Resistance to multiple antibiotics, including carbapenems, poses challenges in treatment selection. Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of considering P. rettgeri as a potential pathogen in wound infections, even in healthy individuals. Awareness of its presence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns is crucial for appropriate management and prevention of complications. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the epidemiology and clinical significance of P. rettgeri infections in different patient populations.
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spelling doaj-art-24b50c6155fb403fbeab9ccfe34130e52025-08-20T02:20:59ZengElsevierIDCases2214-25092024-01-0138e0211510.1016/j.idcr.2024.e02115Wound infection with multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri: About a case report and littérature reviewS. Belmahi0A. Saddari1H. Zrouri2Y. Sbibih3C. Ben moussa4O. Abdesselami5K. Ghomari6I. Alla7S. Kaddouri8A. Idrissi9S. Ezrari10E. Benaissa11Y. Ben Lahlou12M. Elouenass13A. Maleb14Laboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Corresponding author at: Laboratory of Microbiology. Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco.Laboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, MoroccoLaboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, MoroccoDepartment of Bacteriology, Mohammed V Teaching Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco; Epidemiology and Bacterial Resistance Research Team/BIO-INOVA Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed V), Rabat, MoroccoDepartment of Bacteriology, Mohammed V Teaching Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco; Epidemiology and Bacterial Resistance Research Team/BIO-INOVA Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed V), Rabat, MoroccoDepartment of Bacteriology, Mohammed V Teaching Military Hospital, Rabat, Morocco; Epidemiology and Bacterial Resistance Research Team/BIO-INOVA Centre, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed V), Rabat, MoroccoLaboratory of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy (University Mohammed the First), Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Microbiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco; Laboratory of Bioresources, Biotechnology, Ethnopharmacology and Health, Faculty of Sciences, University Mohammed the First, 60000 Oujda, MoroccoIntroduction and importance: Providencia rettgeri, a member of the Morganellaceae family within the Enterobacterales order, is predominantly associated with urinary tract infections in hospitalized individuals, particularly those with indwelling urinary catheters. However, wound infections caused by P. rettgeri are exceedingly rare, with an estimated incidence of around 0.1 %. Here, we present a case of wound infection in a healthy child caused by P. rettgeri, highlighting the rarity of the organism and emphasizing the importance of prompte identification and appropriate antibiotic therapy. Case report: A 4-year-old child presented with a soft tissue abscess in the left calf, following an injury sustained from a tree trunk a few days prior. The patient underwent wound debridement and abscess drainage, followed by empirical antibiotic therapy with amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Bacteriological samples collected intraoperatively revealed colonies of P. rettgeri, identified with high certainty using the BD Phoenix™ 100 automated system. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing showed resistance to several antibiotics but sensitivity to third-generation cephalosporins, amikacin, and aztreonam. Antibiotic therapy was adjusted accordingly, leading to clinical improvement and discharge after ten days of hospitalization Discussion: P. rettgeri, a Gram-negative bacillus, is a rare causative agent of wound infections. While predominantly associated with nosocomial urinary tract infections, it can rarely lead to various other infections, including wound infections, particularly in hospitalized or immunocompromised individuals. Resistance to multiple antibiotics, including carbapenems, poses challenges in treatment selection. Conclusion: This case underscores the importance of considering P. rettgeri as a potential pathogen in wound infections, even in healthy individuals. Awareness of its presence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns is crucial for appropriate management and prevention of complications. Further studies are warranted to elucidate the epidemiology and clinical significance of P. rettgeri infections in different patient populations.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250924001914Woundprovidencia rettgeriChild
spellingShingle S. Belmahi
A. Saddari
H. Zrouri
Y. Sbibih
C. Ben moussa
O. Abdesselami
K. Ghomari
I. Alla
S. Kaddouri
A. Idrissi
S. Ezrari
E. Benaissa
Y. Ben Lahlou
M. Elouenass
A. Maleb
Wound infection with multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri: About a case report and littérature review
IDCases
Wound
providencia rettgeri
Child
title Wound infection with multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri: About a case report and littérature review
title_full Wound infection with multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri: About a case report and littérature review
title_fullStr Wound infection with multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri: About a case report and littérature review
title_full_unstemmed Wound infection with multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri: About a case report and littérature review
title_short Wound infection with multidrug-resistant Providencia rettgeri: About a case report and littérature review
title_sort wound infection with multidrug resistant providencia rettgeri about a case report and litterature review
topic Wound
providencia rettgeri
Child
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214250924001914
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