Multidrug-resistant Escherichia fergusonii: a case of acute cystitis

J Clin Microbiol. 2008 Apr;46(4):1551-2. doi: 10.1128/JCM.01210-07. Epub 2008 Feb 6.

Abstract

We report a case in which Escherichia fergusonii, an emerging pathogen in various types of infections, was associated with cystitis in a 52-year-old woman. The offending strain was found to be multidrug resistant. Despite in vitro activity, beta-lactam treatment failed because of a lack of patient compliance with therapy. The work confirms the pathogenic potential of E. fergusonii.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cystitis / microbiology*
  • Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial*
  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology*
  • Escherichia / classification
  • Escherichia / drug effects*
  • Escherichia / isolation & purification
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Urine / microbiology
  • beta-Lactams / pharmacology
  • beta-Lactams / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • beta-Lactams