An unusual case of urinary tract infection in a pregnant woman with Photobacterium damsela.
We describe a case of a urinary tract infection with an unusual pathogen, Photobacterium damsela, in a pregnant female. This pathogen has been described as having a virulent life threatening nature, so a detailed history and prompt treatment is needed.
Alvarez
Jesus R
JR
Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health Department, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, NJ 07103, USA.
Lamba
Sangeeta
S
Dyer
Keisha Y
KY
Apuzzio
Joseph J
JJ
D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002437:Cefazolin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D010776:Photobacterium / Q000145:classification* / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005839:Gentamicins; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination; D002437:Cefazolin