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IDCases 2023We report a case of infection of the middle finger of a 69-year-old man who visited our hospital. Pus was collected from the erythematous and swollen area of the nail...
We report a case of infection of the middle finger of a 69-year-old man who visited our hospital. Pus was collected from the erythematous and swollen area of the nail cage of the left-hand middle finger and evaluated in our microbiology laboratory. Gram staining of the specimen revealed multinucleated leukocytes and abundant gram-negative bacilli. Isolated colonies were identified as using VITEK MS and 16 S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequencing. The patient's blood test results improved after treatment with penicillin, but the local factors affecting the finger did not improve, and amputation of the middle finger had to be performed. This case represents a report of a very rare hand infection caused by Polymorphic identification methods, such as MALDI-TOF MS and 16 S rRNA gene sequencing, are needed for members of the genus isolated from severe infections and abnormal sites, and further studies are warranted.
PubMed: 37234727
DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01791 -
Infectious Diseases Now Aug 2021Humans can also be infrequent infected by Pasteurella bettyae. We report the first association of P. bettyae with urethritis and balanitis in men who have sex with men...
BACKGROUND
Humans can also be infrequent infected by Pasteurella bettyae. We report the first association of P. bettyae with urethritis and balanitis in men who have sex with men practicing unprotected intercourse.
PATIENTS AND METHODS
The standard culture for bacteria and fungi in genital samples, and a PCR study for Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma spp. and Ureaplasma spp, were performed. Cultured microorganisms were identified by Maldi-Tof mass spectrometry and the susceptibility of the isolates were evaluated with the gradient test.
RESULTS
P. bettyae were isolated and were found to be susceptible to penicillin, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, ciprofloxacin, and doxycycline.
CONCLUSION
This novel finding highlights the need for complete microbiological screening in adequate samples to detect possible infectious agents in these cases, not limited to conventional agents. These rare microorganisms can be detected by the application of Maldi-Tof in colonies grown in culture media.
Topics: Balanitis; Chlamydia trachomatis; Homosexuality, Male; Humans; Male; Pasteurella; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Urethritis
PubMed: 34366085
DOI: 10.1016/j.idnow.2020.10.006