Abstract
We describe a case of necrotizing fasciitis in the United Kingdom in which Pseudomonas guariconensis was isolated from multiple blood culture and tissue samples. The organism carried a Verona integron-encoded metallo-β-lactamase gene and evidence of decreased susceptibility to β-lactam antimicrobial agents. Clinicians should use caution when treating infection caused by this rare pathogen.
Keywords:
Pseudomonas guariconensis; United Kingdom; antimicrobial resistance; bacteria; beta-lactamase; fasciitis; humans; integrons.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing* / diagnosis
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing* / drug therapy
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Fasciitis, Necrotizing* / epidemiology
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Humans
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Integrons
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Pseudomonas Infections* / diagnosis
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Pseudomonas Infections* / drug therapy
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Pseudomonas Infections* / epidemiology
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Pseudomonas aeruginosa / genetics
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United Kingdom / epidemiology
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beta-Lactamases / genetics
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beta-Lactamases / metabolism
Substances
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beta-Lactamases
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Supplementary concepts
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Pseudomonas guariconensis