Case Reports in Infectious Diseases (Jan 2023)

A Case of Central Venous Catheter-Related Bacteremia Caused by Enterococcus gallinarum

  • Ning Xu,
  • Lei Zhu,
  • Liyan Xiong,
  • Jingjing Huo,
  • Bin Wang,
  • Xianyan Wu,
  • Rui Tao,
  • Qi Sa

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9063371
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 2023

Abstract

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A chicken farmer with cirrhosis and renal failure presented with an unusual case of catheter-related bacteremia. Testing with the VITEK® 2 Compact system, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, and 16S rDNA sequencing identified the pathogen as E. gallinarum. This case demonstrates the importance of maintaining a high level of contextual awareness in patients exposed to avian species to make an informed diagnosis and provide prompt treatment.