Kumari Swati, Banu Marleena, Ramanatha Krishnapriya, Barani Ramya, Sridharan Kopula Sathyamurthy
Department of Microbiology, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India, 600116.
Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, India, 600116.
Heliyon. 2024 Jun 19;10(12):e33283. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33283. eCollection 2024 Jun 30.
is a genus consisting of several species including the group, complex and other phytopathogens. species is a gram-negative bacillus with protean presentation that can be acquired from various sources, including water, soil, plant surfaces, and hospital environments. The organism on Gram staining is seen as gram-negative rod and on culture, the colonies are non-lactose fermenting. As it can mimic other diseases, it is frequently misdiagnosed and there is lack of awareness about the clinical spectrum of disease and diagnosis. This study aims to investigate varied clinical manifestations, identify potential risk factors and transmission modes and contribute to enhancing the clinical management of diseases. The increasing prevalence of infection implies its potential emergence as a significant public health concern, compounded by the growing incidence of diabetes, which has the potential to escalate the overall disease burden. The principal finding of the case series highlighted a spectrum of clinical presentations, emphasizing the need for comprehensive diagnostic strategies and tailored therapeutic interventions. These strategies will address the diverse manifestations and challenges posed by infections. This underscores the importance of heightened awareness among clinicians and microbiologists, given the need for extended treatment to achieve a complete cure and prevent potential relapses.
是一个属，由几个物种组成，包括 组、 复合体和其他植物病原体。 物种是一种革兰氏阴性杆菌，表现形式多样，可从各种来源获得，包括水、土壤、植物表面和医院环境。该生物体在革兰氏染色下可见为革兰氏阴性杆菌，在培养时，菌落不发酵乳糖。由于它可以模仿其他疾病，因此经常被误诊，并且对疾病的临床谱和诊断缺乏认识。本研究旨在调查各种临床表现，确定潜在的危险因素和传播方式，并有助于加强疾病的临床管理。 感染患病率的上升意味着它有可能成为一个重大的公共卫生问题，而糖尿病发病率的不断上升则使这一问题更加严重，糖尿病有可能加剧整体疾病负担。该病例系列的主要发现突出了一系列临床表现，强调了全面诊断策略和量身定制的治疗干预措施的必要性。这些策略将应对 感染带来的各种表现和挑战。鉴于需要延长治疗以实现完全治愈并防止潜在复发，这凸显了提高临床医生和微生物学家认识的重要性。
