Critical bloodstream infection caused by Chromobacterium violaceum: a case report in a 15-year-old male with sepsis-induced cardiogenic shock and purpura fulminans

Critical bloodstream infection caused by Chromobacterium violaceum: a case report in a 15-year-old male with sepsis-induced cardiogenic shock and purpura fulminans

Chromobacterium violaceum (C. violaceum) is a gram-negative bacillus that is widespread in tropical and subtropical areas. Although C. violaceum rarely infects humans, it can cause critical illness with a mortality rate above 50%. Here, we report the successful treatment of a 15-year-old male who pr...

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Main Authors: Xueqing Wang, Yunliang Tu, Yingqun Chen, Huilin Yang, Minghua Luo, Yanyan Li, Lei Huang, Hua Luo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Medicine
Subjects:
Chromobacterium violaceum
sepsis
purpura fulminans
cardiogenic shock
VA ECMO
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmed.2024.1342706/full

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