An uncommon cause of osteomyelitis: Serratia fonticola A rare pathogen in human infections

Abstract

Osteomyelitis is a prevalent orthopedic condition. The most frequently associated pathogens are Staphylococcus aureus, coagulase-negative Staphylococci, and aerobic gram-negative bacilli. The treatment includes the administration of antibiotics targeting the pathogens and possible surgical debridement. Although Serratia fonticola has been isolated in various tissues, including the respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, and biliary tracts, as well as in wounds, human infections associated with S. fonticola have rarely been reported. Here, we present an uncommon case of osteomyelitis secondary to S. fonticola infection.

Keywords

• Osteomyelitis
• Serratia fonticola