Gas-forming splenic abscess due to Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis in a chronically hemodialyzed patient
Journal
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
3
Pages
276-278
Date Issued
2007
Author(s)
Abstract
We describe a diabetic patient who was chronically hemodialyzed due to end-stage renal disease and developed a gas-forming splenic abscess and bacteremia caused by Salmonella enterica serotype Enteritidis. Fever persisted despite urgent splenectomy and intravenous ceftriaxone and metronidazole for 14 days. He recovered completely after intravenous ciprofloxacin/metronidazole treatment for a further 14 days. The isolate was susceptible to ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone and did not exhibit extended-spectrum beta-lactamase phenotype. ? 2007 Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection.
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Other Subjects
ceftriaxone; ciprofloxacin; extended spectrum beta lactamase; metronidazole; adult; antibiotic sensitivity; article; bacterium isolate; case report; clinical feature; computer assisted tomography; disease predisposition; fever; hemodialysis; hemodialysis patient; human; kidney failure; laboratory test; male; outcome assessment; phenotype; physical examination; Salmonella enterica; serotype; spleen abscess; splenectomy; treatment duration; treatment response; Abdominal Abscess; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacteremia; Ceftriaxone; Ciprofloxacin; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Renal Dialysis; Salmonella enteritidis; Salmonella Infections; Splenectomy; Splenic Diseases
Type
journal article