Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae intra-abdominal abscess.
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a Gram-positive bacillus that is infrequently responsible for infections in humans. Most human cases present as localized or generalized cutaneous infections. An invasive septic form, usually associated with endocarditis, has rarely been described. We report here an invasive infection caused by E. rhusiopathiae without endocardium involvement. To our knowledge, this is the first report of an intra-abdominal abscess due to this pathogen.
Feasi
Marcello
M
Department of Infectious Diseases, Galliera Hospital, Via Volta, 16128 Genoa, Italy.
Bacigalupo
Lorenzo
L
Cappato
Stefano
S
Pontali
Emanuele
E
Usiglio
David
D
Rollandi
Gian Andrea
GA
Filauro
Marco
M
Mori
Marco
M
Cassola
Giovanni
G
D018784:Abdominal Abscess / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000382:microbiology*; D000328:Adult; D004888:Erysipelothrix / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D004889:Erysipelothrix Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology; D011859:Radiography; D015898:Tomography Scanners, X-Ray Computed