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- Title
The genus Ralstonia : The new kid on the block.
- Authors
Rajni, Ekadashi; Goel, Pallaavi; Sarna, Mukesh Kumar; Jorwal, Ayushi; Sharma, Chinkle; Rijhwani, Puneet
- Abstract
The genus Ralstonia comprises of aerobic, gram-negative, oxidase positive, nonfermentative, largely environmental organisms. They are an emerging pathogen in the hospital setting and are increasingly associated with opportunistic infections and outbreaks. We hereby present a case series of six patients diagnosed with bacteraemia caused by Ralstonia spp. and a brief review of literature. These cases highlight that isolation of a nonfermenting gram-negative bacillus from blood culture of a patient admitted in critical care setting should not be ignored as mere contaminant. Clinicians and microbiologists need to work as a team to combat this novel bug.
- Subjects
RALSTONIA; LITERATURE reviews; OPPORTUNISTIC infections; GRAM-negative bacteria; BACTEREMIA
- Publication
Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 2023, Vol 53, Issue 1, p44
- ISSN
1478-2715
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/14782715221145579