Aldawsari Khalifah A, Dedic Evelina, Olsen Braden, Abdella Haneen Y, Cotilla Manuel R, Khan Danyal M
Department of Pediatrics, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL, United States.
Department of Hematology Oncology, Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Miami, FL, United States.
IDCases. 2023 Oct 5;34:e01905. doi: 10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01905. eCollection 2023.
Mycobacterium franklinii (Mfra) is a recently identified member of the Mycobacterium chelonae-abscessus complex (MCAC), a rapidly growing, acid-fast bacilli that have the potential to cause invasive human infections. Identification of Mfra is crucial for selecting the appropriate antimicrobial therapy, as Mfra displays a unique susceptibility profile compared to other MCAC members. The literature on Mfra is limited, with a few studies focusing on respiratory and skin infections. To our knowledge, we describe the first reported case of cardiac involvement associated with Mfra bacteremia in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The isolation of Mfra through a next-generation sequencing test allowed for prompt identification and subsequent implementation of tailored antimicrobial agents, ultimately resulting in positive clinical outcomes. This case also emphasizes the significance of next-generation testing in managing immunocompromised patients with persistent fever.
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