# A Case of Christensenella hongkongensis and Bacteroides fragilis Group Bacteremia Secondary to Diverticulitis

## 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.

## Key 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.