Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica Monomicrobial Bacteremia in a Homeless Man

Abstract

We report a case of septic shock attributable to monomicrobial bloodstream infection secondary to Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica infection. This case suggests that W. chitiniclastica likely possesses the virulence to cause severe disease. Culture-independent techniques were essential in the identification of this organism, which enabled selection of appropriate therapy.

Keywords

• Wohlfahrtiimonas chitiniclastica
• sepsis
• skin
• soft tissue
• infection
• bacterial infection