# Brevibacterium ravenspurgense bacteremia

**Authors:** Fang Xingyan, Ou Xingkun, Hu Yonglin, Daimin Xiao

PMC · DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02318 · IDCases · 2025-07-09

## TL;DR

This paper reports a rare case of Brevibacterium ravenspurgense infection in a patient with a genetic disorder, highlighting the need for advanced testing and awareness of uncommon pathogens.

## Contribution

The paper presents a novel clinical case of Brevibacterium ravenspurgense bacteremia in a patient with adrenoleukodystrophy.

## Key findings

- Brevibacterium ravenspurgense was identified using 16S rRNA gene sequencing.
- Vancomycin was used as the preferred antibiotic for treating the infection.
- The case underscores the importance of considering rare pathogens in complex medical scenarios.

## Abstract

Brevibacterium ravenspurgense infections are exceptionally rare and frequently necessitate sophisticated laboratory analyses for precise identification. In this report, we detail a case of Brevibacterium ravenspurgense bacteremia in a patient suffering from adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare hereditary metabolic disorder. The diagnosis was validated using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, emphasizing the pivotal role of advanced molecular methodologies in pinpointing uncommon pathogens.Vancomycin was the preferred antibiotic for the treatment of Brevibacterium ravenspurgense infection. This case accentuates the importance of considering rare pathogens, particularly in patients with intricate medical backgrounds.

## Linked entities

- **Chemicals:** Vancomycin (PubChem CID 14969)
- **Diseases:** adrenoleukodystrophy (MONDO:0010247), bacteremia (MONDO:0005229)
- **Species:** Brevibacterium ravenspurgense (taxon 479117)

## Full-text entities

- **Diseases:** bacteremia (MESH:D016470), Brevibacterium ravenspurgense infections (MESH:D007239), hereditary metabolic disorder (MESH:D009386), adrenoleukodystrophy (MESH:D000326)
- **Chemicals:** Vancomycin (MESH:D014640)
- **Species:** Brevibacterium ravenspurgense (species) [taxon 479117], Homo sapiens (human, species) [taxon 9606]

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