A Case of Christensenella hongkongensis and Bacteroides fragilis Group Bacteremia Secondary to Diverticulitis
Kento Goto, Mai Suzuki, Yoshinori Kanai, Toshio Naito
TL;DR
A rare case of blood infection caused by Christensenella hongkongensis in an elderly man with diabetes is reported.
Contribution
This case highlights Christensenella hongkongensis as a rare cause of bacteremia linked to diverticulitis.
Findings
Christensenella hongkongensis was identified as the causative agent through 16S rRNA gene sequencing.
The infection occurred in a 79-year-old man hospitalized for diabetes education.
The case suggests a possible link between diverticulitis and this rare bacteremia.
Abstract
Anaerobic Gram-positive rod bacteremia is typically linked to organisms such as Clostridium perfringens or contamination, but can occasionally be caused by less common microorganisms. Here, we present a case of bacteremia caused by Christensenella hongkongensis, identified through 16S rRNA gene sequencing, in a 79-year-old man who developed a fever during hospitalization for diabetes education.
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Taxonomy
TopicsDiverticular Disease and Complications · Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments · Congenital gastrointestinal and neural anomalies