Abstract
We report the first case of true Delftia lacustris bacteremia in a patient with pheochromocytoma. The organism was identified using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and biochemical tests. A peripheral intravenous catheter was the suspected source of infection, and the patient was successfully treated with piperacillin/tazobactam. We also present a review of the literature describing bacteremia caused by Delftia species.
Keywords:
Bacteremia; Delftia; pheochromocytoma; piperacillin/tazobactam.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications*
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Bacteremia / complications
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Bacteremia / diagnosis
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Bacteremia / microbiology
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Catheter-Related Infections
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DNA, Bacterial / chemistry
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DNA, Bacterial / genetics
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DNA, Ribosomal / chemistry
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DNA, Ribosomal / genetics
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Delftia / genetics
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Delftia / isolation & purification*
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / complications
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Humans
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Male
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Penicillanic Acid / analogs & derivatives
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Penicillanic Acid / therapeutic use
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Pheochromocytoma / complications*
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Piperacillin / therapeutic use
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S / genetics
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Sepsis / complications
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Sepsis / diagnosis*
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Sepsis / microbiology
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Sequence Analysis, DNA
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Tazobactam
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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DNA, Bacterial
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DNA, Ribosomal
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RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
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Penicillanic Acid
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Tazobactam
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Piperacillin