Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Chromobacterium violaceum infection in two critically ill dogs
By Crosse, Patricia A et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2006·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Chromobacterium violaceum infection in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two critically ill dogs in Florida were diagnosed with a serious infection caused by a rare bacteria called Chromobacterium violaceum. Neither dog had a fever, but both required surgery and intensive care. Unfortunately, only one of the dogs survived despite treatment. This case highlights the importance of recognizing the specific bacteria in cultures, as quick treatment with antibiotics can be crucial for recovery.
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Abstract
Chromobacterium violaceum is a saprophyte of soil and water in tropical and subtropical environments that is associated with rare but highly fatal infections in animals and humans. Systemic infection was diagnosed in two critically ill dogs from Florida. Fever was absent in both dogs. Both dogs were treated surgically and provided with intensive care, but only one survived. The identification of characteristic, violet-pigmented bacterial colonies on routine microbial cultures should alert microbiologists and clinicians to the likelihood of this dangerous pathogen. Because of the rapidly progressive nature of this infection, empirical antibiotic administration with fluoroquinolones should be employed pending susceptibility testing.
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