[Agrobacterium radiobacter bacteremia. Study of 2 cases and review of the literature].

BACKGROUND

Agrobacteria are small gramnegative bacilli which produce tumors in different vegetal species and occasionally are human pathogens.

METHODS

A retrospective review was carried out and the contribution of 2 cases of bacteremia by Agrobacterium radiobacter reported.

RESULTS

Both patients developed uncomplicated bacteremia easily controlled by antimicrobian treatment without requiring removal of the intravascular device in one.

CONCLUSIONS

Agrobacterium is a rare cause of bacteremic infection in immunosuppressed patients with intravenous catheters. Although the isolations are sensitive to different antibiotics some strains present resistance to cefalosporines, aminoglycosides and cloramphenicol. The mortality of these infections is slight.