Brevundimonas bacteremia: two case reports and literature review

Scand J Infect Dis. 2004;36(1):59-61. doi: 10.1080/00365540310018879.

Abstract

Brevundimonas spp. are infrequently isolated from clinical samples, including blood. The vast majority of reported cases have underlying diseases. Whether these microorganisms represent true pathogens of human disease in all populations remains to be explored. We present 2 cases of bloodstream infection caused by Brevundimonas sp., with one of these individuals immunocompetent, and discuss the possible role of these organisms in different patient populations.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Bacteremia / diagnosis*
  • Bacteremia / drug therapy
  • Bacteremia / immunology
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / classification*
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria / isolation & purification
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
  • Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Rare Diseases
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents