Elizabethkingia meningoseptica Infection in COVID-19 Patients

Chaponda, Mas; Shaukat, Adila; Dulli, Mohammad Wajeh; Sioufi, Stephanie; Wali, Walid Al

doi:10.7759/cureus.30337

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“…However, there have been an increasing number of reports of complicated infections with this bacterium worldwide. For example, there have been recent cases reported in Qatar, Vietnam, and other countries of E. meningoseptica as the causative organism affecting immunocompromised and pediatric patients, leading to prolonged and complicated hospitalizations [6,7,8,9]. With the increased risk of various complications caused by E. meningoseptica, heightened clinical awareness is warranted.…”

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A Case of Community-Acquired Elizabethkingia meningoseptica

Lee,

Sun,

Hanna

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Many nosocomial infections commonly arise as a result of contaminated water sources in the hospital setting, such as sinks, air-conditioning systems, ventilation devices, and catheters. Among the microorganisms found in these environments is Elizabethkingia meningoseptica, a gram-negative bacterium first discovered in 1959 by Elizabeth O. King. This bacterium is a rare cause of meningitis, pneumonia, bacteremia, and skin and soft tissue infections in hospital settings. This case report examines a unique community-acquired transmission of E. meningoseptica in a 78-year-old male patient with an extensive medical history who presented with acute fever and confusion coupled with multiple recent falls. Examination and culturing of an open wound on a dry blister of the left lower extremity revealed the presence of E. meningoseptica.

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A Case of Community-Acquired Elizabethkingia meningoseptica

Lee,

Sun,

Hanna

et al. 2023

Cureus

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Infections associated with bacteria of the genus Elizabethkingia in children with cystic fibrosis and operated on due to congenital heart defects: microbiological features and clinical significance

Kondratenko,

Lyamin,

Kondratyeva

et al. 2024

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Bacteria of the genus Elizabethkingia are gram-negative rod-shaped bacteria found throughout the world. The main reservoir for representatives of this genus is water and soil. Despite this, more and more clinical data are emerging indicating the role of these representatives in the development of nosocomial and community-acquired infections, most often sepsis and meningitis. Risk groups include newborns, children, the elderly, patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and people with immunodeficiencies. Infections associated with Elizabethkingia spp. are generally associated with high mortality rates (18.2-41%) and are most often observed in neonates and immunocompromised patients. Members of the genus Elizabethkingia are naturally resistant to many of the antibiotics traditionally prescribed for infections with gram-negative bacteria. Timely diagnosis and early initiation of appropriate combination therapy are critical in the treatment of such infections. During the period 2018-2023. Isolation of bacteria of the genus Elizabethkingia was observed from biological material obtained from children with CF and 8 newborn children with a cardiac profile who underwent life-saving surgery due to the presence of congenital heart defects. Bacteria of the genus Elizabethkingia were isolated from 15 patients with CF, of which repeat cultures were noted in five patients; 28 strains were identified during the specified period. Of these, in 2018 and 2020 there were 2 strains each, 2019-13, 2021-6 and 2022-5 strains. In the examined newborns, isolation of these bacteria was detected in 4 patients in 2021, in 3 patients in 2022, and in one patient in 2023, respectively. Bacteria of the genus Elizabethkingia are relatively new and poorly studied pathogens of nosocomial infections associated with a high risk of complications and mortality in premature newborns and immunocompromised patients, which requires increased attention from both medical microbiologists and clinicians of various profiles.

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Elizabethkingia meningoseptica Infection in COVID-19 Patients

Cited by 2 publications

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A Case of Community-Acquired Elizabethkingia meningoseptica

A Case of Community-Acquired Elizabethkingia meningoseptica

Infections associated with bacteria of the genus Elizabethkingia in children with cystic fibrosis and operated on due to congenital heart defects: microbiological features and clinical significance

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