Implantable vascular access port-associated bloodstream infection caused by rhizobium radiobacter: A case report
Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, cilt.55, sa.1, ss.112-115, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 55 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2013
- Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.112-115
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Bacteremia, Port infection, Rhizobium radiobacter
- Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Rhizobium radiobacter is an uncommon opportunistic pathogen present in soil. It has been particularly associated with indwelling intravascular devices in immunocompromised patients. Reported herein is a case of R. radiobacter bloodstream infection associated with an implantable vascular access port, which was easily controlled with antimicrobial treatment and did not require removal of the intravascular device, in a child diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Also included is a review of the pertinent literature regarding the clinical presentation and management of R. radiobacter infections in the childhood period.