A Case Report of Trueperella bernardiae Pelvic Osteomyelitis and Sepsis: Literature Review of Trueperella bernardiae Infections

Abstract: Introduction: Trueperella bernardiae is a gram-negative coccobacilli that was initially categorized as coryneform bacteria, and thus frequently, it was not further investigated as a pathogenic organism. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) has revolutionized the identification of bacteria, including T. bernardiae. Now case reports for T. bernardiae infections are starting to be reported, but it remains a rare pathogen for infections. Case Presentation: Here we are reporting a rare case of T. bernardiae bacteremia, presenting with sepsis and imaging finding showing pelvic septic arthritis, micro-abscesses, and osteomyelitis. It would have likely started as urinary tract infection, followed by osteomyelitis and bacteremia. The patient was managed with intravenous vancomycin. The follow-up clinic visit showed clinical improvement. This article also provides a brief literature review of T. bernardiae infections. Conclusion: T. bernardiae infections are rare but have clinical significance. This case adds another case to the literature regarding T. bernardiae infections and especially highlights the point that they can present with a more serious presentation like sepsis. MALDI-TOF helps in the identification of these rare pathogens.

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: A Case Report of Trueperella bernardiae Pelvic Osteomyelitis and Sepsis: Literature Review of Trueperella bernardiae Infections ; volume:6 ; number:1 ; year:2024 ; pages:30-37 ; extent:8 ; Case reports in acute medicine ; 6, Heft 1 (2024), 30-37 (gesamt 8)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Saleem, Saliha ; Roland, William ; Lodhi, Abdullah

Further information

• DOI: 10.1159/000539826
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2407110013429.462429476764
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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