title: [Severe sepsis, septic shock and secondary multiple organ dysfunction in infection by Kluyvera ascorbata].
abstract: Kluyvera, a new genus of Enterobacteriaceae, is an emergent pathogen. Kluyvera species have been isolated from sputum, urine, stools, and blood. Kluyvera strains are infrequent but potentially dangerous pathogens in the immunocompetent or immunocompromised host due to their potential to provoke a wide range of infections and their ability to transfer extended spectrum beta lactamase genes. We herein report the case of a teenage male with severe sepsis and septic shock due to K. ascorbata.
authors: Servicio de Terapia Intensiva, Fundación Clínica Médica Sur, México. Revistacma95@yahoo.com.mx
authors: Raúl
authors: R
authors: Carrillo Esper
authors: Carlos
authors: C
authors: Peña Pérez
authors: Jimena
authors: J
authors: Muciño Bermejo
authors: Jorge Raúl
authors: JR
authors: Carrillo Córdova
authors: Luis Daniel
authors: LD
authors: Carrillo Córdova
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D004756:Enterobacteriaceae Infections / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D044086:Kluyvera; D008297:Male; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000209:etiology*; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000209:etiology*