Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeis an established animal pathogen while the zoonotic infections in humans are rarely reported. Infections occur after exposure to animals or animal products that are mostly occupational in ...Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeis an established animal pathogen while the zoonotic infections in humans are rarely reported. Infections occur after exposure to animals or animal products that are mostly occupational in adults. Here we report in a child for the first time septic arthritis and osteomyelitis without an identifiable risk factor. A 5-year-old male child was admitted with pain in the left hip joint and inability to bear weight on the limb. Clinical examination followed by radiological and magnetic resonance imaging was suggestive of septic arthritis.Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaegrew from peroperative joint specimen. The infection was resolved following arthrotomy, joint lavage and antibiotic therapy.展开更多
Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a facultative anaerobic,nonmotile,nonspore-forming,gram-positive bacillus.It is a zoonotic pathogen that rarely infects humans but causes swine erysipelas.The disease caused by E.rhusio...Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a facultative anaerobic,nonmotile,nonspore-forming,gram-positive bacillus.It is a zoonotic pathogen that rarely infects humans but causes swine erysipelas.The disease caused by E.rhusiopathiae canmanifest in the following threemain forms:erysipeloid,diffuse cutaneous infections,and bacteremia with or without endocarditis.In this article,we present the case study of a healthy Chinese man who developed erysipeloid and an E.rhusiopathiae bloodstream infection after being stabbed by a crab.Additionally,we conducted a thorough review of the available literature on E.rhusiopathiae bacteremia within the past two decades and provided a summary of the key findings.Early diagnosis and proper treatment are crucial in mitigating recurrence risk and avoiding sepsis.Understanding the risk factors for death from E.rhusiopathiae bacteremia is essential,and appropriate personal protective equipment should be used to prevent occupational exposure to this bacterium.展开更多
文摘Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaeis an established animal pathogen while the zoonotic infections in humans are rarely reported. Infections occur after exposure to animals or animal products that are mostly occupational in adults. Here we report in a child for the first time septic arthritis and osteomyelitis without an identifiable risk factor. A 5-year-old male child was admitted with pain in the left hip joint and inability to bear weight on the limb. Clinical examination followed by radiological and magnetic resonance imaging was suggestive of septic arthritis.Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiaegrew from peroperative joint specimen. The infection was resolved following arthrotomy, joint lavage and antibiotic therapy.
基金supported by Sanming Project of Medicine in Shenzhen(SZSM201911014)and the High Level-Hospital Program,Health Commission of Guangdong Province,China.The funders had no role in study design,data collection or analysis,decision to publish or preparation of the manuscript.
文摘Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae is a facultative anaerobic,nonmotile,nonspore-forming,gram-positive bacillus.It is a zoonotic pathogen that rarely infects humans but causes swine erysipelas.The disease caused by E.rhusiopathiae canmanifest in the following threemain forms:erysipeloid,diffuse cutaneous infections,and bacteremia with or without endocarditis.In this article,we present the case study of a healthy Chinese man who developed erysipeloid and an E.rhusiopathiae bloodstream infection after being stabbed by a crab.Additionally,we conducted a thorough review of the available literature on E.rhusiopathiae bacteremia within the past two decades and provided a summary of the key findings.Early diagnosis and proper treatment are crucial in mitigating recurrence risk and avoiding sepsis.Understanding the risk factors for death from E.rhusiopathiae bacteremia is essential,and appropriate personal protective equipment should be used to prevent occupational exposure to this bacterium.
