Fusobacterium nucleatum Bacteremia Presenting as Isolated Superior Mesenteric Vein Thrombophlebitis
Alaukika Agarwal, Ekrem Yetiskul, Ronak Patel, Faris Qaqish, Hamzah Qandil, Neville Mobarakai
TL;DR
This case report describes a rare instance of a common gut bacterium causing a blood clot in a major abdominal vein.
Contribution
The paper presents a novel clinical case linking Fusobacterium nucleatum to isolated superior mesenteric vein thrombosis.
Findings
Fusobacterium nucleatum was identified as the causative agent of bacteremia in a patient.
The infection presented as isolated superior mesenteric vein thrombophlebitis, a rare clinical manifestation.
Abstract
Fusobacterium nucleatum (F. nucleatum) is a commensal Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium that lives in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract of humans. While it is a regular resident of the human oral cavity, F. nucleatum has been implicated in various infections and inflammatory conditions. This case report highlights an unusual association between F. nucleatum and isolated superior mesenteric vein (SMV) thrombosis.
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TopicsOtolaryngology and Infectious Diseases · Nosocomial Infections in ICU · Streptococcal Infections and Treatments