Achromobacter causing a thrombophlebitis and osteomyelitis combination: a rare cause.
Achromobacter xylosoxidans is a Gram-negative, aerobic bacillus, present in normal human flora of the skin and gastrointestinal tract. Infections due to Achromobacter are infrequent and have mostly been reported in immunocompromised patients. Rarely, however, the microorganism can cause soft tissue infections even in healthy subjects with a history of trauma. We report thrombophlebitis complicated with osteomyelitis secondary to Achromobacter in a 15-year-old girl with a history of purulent discharge from the ankle due to local trauma caused by tight fitting shoes.
Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Gizem
G
Pamuk
Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Deniz
D
Aygun
Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Kenan
K
Barut
Department of Pediatric Rheumatology, Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey.
Ozgur
O
Kasapcopur
D042441:Achromobacter denitrificans / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D000293:Adolescent; D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000209:etiology; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D005260:Female; D016905:Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D012775:Shoes; D018461:Soft Tissue Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D013492:Suppuration / Q000382:microbiology; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents