First reported African case of Anaerobiospirillum succiniciproducens septicemia.

The first reported African case of septicemia caused by Anaerobiospirillum succiniciproducens is presented. The source of the infection was not identified. The clinical presentation and relative risk factors of the infection, and biochemical characteristics and antimicrobial susceptibility of the organism are described. Recommendations on appropriate antimicrobial therapy and postinfection sequelae are discussed.