Recurrent Chromobacterium violaceum infection in a patient with chronic granulomatous disease

We report a rare case of recurrent infection of Chromobacterium violaceum in an immunocompromised patient. Despite the high mortality rate associated with this infection as reported in the literature, this patient survived three episodes of recurrent infection. We believe that with high clinical sus...

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Published inMedical journal of Malaysia Vol. 63; no. 4; pp. 346 - 347
Main Authors Sureisen, M, Choon, S K, Tai, C C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Malaysia 01.10.2008
Subjects
Child
Chromobacterium
Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections - etiology
Granulomatous Disease, Chronic - complications
Humans
Male
Recurrence
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Summary:We report a rare case of recurrent infection of Chromobacterium violaceum in an immunocompromised patient. Despite the high mortality rate associated with this infection as reported in the literature, this patient survived three episodes of recurrent infection. We believe that with high clinical suspicion, prompt treatment and appropriate antimicrobial agents, it is possible for clinicians to treat this infection effectively and reduce the mortality rate.
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ISSN:0300-5283