Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
: a common zoonotic pathogen causing postprocedural urosepsis in humans.
- Journal:
- BMJ case reports
- Year:
- 2021
- Authors:
- Subedi, Pawina et al.
- Affiliation:
- Saint Vincent Hospital · United States
Plain-English summary
This study discusses a common germ that can spread from pets like dogs and cats to humans, leading to infections. The researchers looked at a case involving an older person who developed a complicated urinary tract infection after having stents placed in both ureters (the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder). This infection was linked to a serious condition where bacteria were found in the bloodstream for a long time. The findings highlight the importance of being aware of this germ, especially in people who have had certain medical procedures.
Abstract
is a common cause of zoonotic infections in dogs and cats. Recently, there has been an increasing number of infections being reported in humans caused by this organism. We report a case of complicated urinary tract infection in an elderly patient with recent bilateral ureteral stent placement caused by this organism with associated persistent high-grade bacteraemia.
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