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A Very Rare and Rapidly Fatal Case of Chromobacterium Violaceum Septicemia

Ang, Y.M., (2004) A Very Rare and Rapidly Fatal Case of Chromobacterium Violaceum Septicemia. Medical Journal of Malaysia, 59 (4). pp. 535-537. ISSN 0300-5283

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Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan. Paediatric Unit.

Abstract

$Chromobacterium$ $violaceum$ infection is rare but causes a high mortality rate particularly in immunosuppressed persons. Since its clinical presentation is non-specific and the diagnosis basically relies upon blood culture and sensitivity, this infection should be considered among the organisms targeted empirically for antibiotic therapy when a cellulitis or rapidly progressive illness follows exposure to water or soil. This is a case of fulminant septicemia caused by this rarely encountered organism.

Item Type:Journal
Keywords:Paediatric, Fatal, Chromobacterium Violaceum
Subjects:R Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing
ID Code:6173

1. Saigin DD, Dolkadir J, Tan PT. Chromobacterium violaceum infection in Malaysia. Asian Medical Journal 1994; 37: 47-51.

2. Ponte R, Jenkins SG. Fatal Chromobacterium violaceum infections associated with exposure to stagnant water. Pediatric Infect Dis J 1992; 11: 583-6.

3. Koburger JA, May SO. Isolation of chromobacterium spp. from foods, soils and water. Appl Environ Microbiol 1982; 44: 1463.

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