# A case of Enterococcus cecorum in a renal transplant recipient and literature review

## TL;DR

A rare case of Enterococcus cecorum infection in a kidney transplant patient, possibly linked to pet parrots, is reported and reviewed.

## Contribution

Presents a novel clinical case linking E. cecorum infection to pet parrots in a transplant recipient.

## Key findings

- Enterococcus cecorum bacteremia occurred in a renal transplant recipient.
- Possible source of infection was identified as pet parrots.
- Literature review highlights the rarity of E. cecorum infections in humans.

## Abstract

Enterococcus cecorum is a bacterium typically found in the gastrointestinal tract of chickens, with rare cases reported in humans. We present a case of Enterococcus cecorum bacteremia in a renal transplant recipient with possible source of pet parrots. We also review the literature on E. cecorum infection in humans.