Author/Authors :
Auxiliadora-Martins، نويسنده , , Maria and Bellissimo-Rodrigues، نويسنده , , Lu??s Fernando and Viana de Camargo، نويسنده , , Jaciara Machado and Teixeira، نويسنده , , Gil Cezar Alkmin and Nicolini، نويسنده , , Edson Antônio and Cordeiro، نويسنده , , Kلtia Simone Muniz and Colozza، نويسنده , , Giovana and Martinez، نويسنده , , Roberto and Martins-Filho، نويسنده , , Olindo Assis، نويسنده ,
Abstract :
Invasive infection and extraintestinal complications are rarely caused by Plesiomonas shigelloides, a waterborne bacterium belonging to the Vibrionaceae family. We report a case of a 16-year-old female patient with sickle beta-zero thalassemia who survived septic shock caused by P. shigelloides associated with secondary acute respiratory distress syndrome and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Treatment with a carbapenem was successful, and the patient recovered without any sequelae. The previous reports of P. shigelloides sepsis are cited, and possible pathogenic mechanisms are discussed.
