Chromobacterium violaceum infections. Report of a fatal case.
A case of systemic Chromobacterium violaceum infection, believed to be the first reported in a Papua New Guinean, is described. Autopsy disclosed multiple liver abscesses and the diagnosis was made by recovery of the organism from one of the abscesses. Aspects of management of this uncommon infection are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002861:Chromobacterium; D006801:Humans; D008100:Liver Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D009512:New Guinea