Pseudomonas guariconensis Necrotizing Fasciitis, United Kingdom

Abstract

We describe a case of necrotizing fasciitis in the United Kingdom in which Pseudomonas guariconensis was isolated from multiple blood culture and tissue samples. The organism carried a Verona integron-encoded metallo-β-lactamase gene and evidence of decreased susceptibility to β-lactam antimicrobial agents. Clinicians should use caution when treating infection caused by this rare pathogen.

Keywords

• Pseudomonas guariconensis
• bacteria
• antimicrobial resistance
• fasciitis
• integrons
• beta-lactamase