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ArticleInfectious diseases of poverty2018

Postoperative infection caused by Acinetobacter baumannii misdiagnosed as a free-living amoeba species in a humeral head hemiarthroplasty patient: a case report.

Jiaxin Tang, Huaimin Zhu, Li Cai, Tingting Tang, Jian Tang, Yuehua Sun, Ming Liu, Kerong Dai, Zhiguang Qiao, Chao Yu

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Article in Infectious diseases of poverty, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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10 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Jiaxin TangShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Huaimin ZhuDepartment of Microbiology and Parasitology, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, China.
Li CaiShanghai Municipal Center for Disease Control & Prevention, Shanghai, 200336, China.
Tingting TangShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Jian TangShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Yuehua SunShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Ming LiuShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Kerong DaiShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China.
Zhiguang QiaoMedical 3D Printing Innovation Research Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200125, China. lambert_jo@126.com.
Chao YuShanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implants, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200011, China. yuchao1054@126.com.
Shanghai Jiao Tong University · CNMinistry of Education of the People's Republic of China · CNSecond Military Medical University · CNShanghai Municipal Center For Disease Control Prevention · CNShanghai Ninth People's Hospital · CN

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 31271015Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality 13JC1403900
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAcinetobacter baumannii is ubiquitous, facultative intracellular, and opportunistic bacterial pathogen. Its unique abilities allow it to survive in a diverse range of environments, including health care settings, leading to nosocomial infections. And its exceptional ability to develop resistance to multiple antibiotics leaves few drug options for treatment. It has been recognized as a leading cause of nosocomial pneumonia and bacteremia over the world. CASE PRESENTATION: In this case, a 73-year-old woman presented with a Neer Group VI proximal humeral fracture. Six hours after a successfully performed hemiarthroplasty, she developed continuous fever. Clinical examination revealed that the vitals were regular. Laboratory and radiographic examinations revealed only elevated procalcitonin levels. Blood culture revealed no bacterial or fungal growth. Cooling treatment and empirical broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy showed no apparent effect.

conclusionsWe report a postoperative infection caused by Acinetobacter baumannii. The infectious pathogen was identified via molecular DNA sequencing and was initially misidentified as a free-living amoeba species upon microscopic examinations. The patient was mistreated with antiamebic combination therapy. Her symptoms persisted for over 4 months and were eventually followed by her death.

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Acinetobacter baumanniiAcinetobacter InfectionsAgedAmebiasisAntiprotozoal AgentsCross InfectionDiagnostic ErrorsFatal OutcomeFemaleHumansSequence Analysis, DNATubulinaAntiprotozoal AgentsAcinetobacter baumanniiCase reportFree-living amoebaeHemiarthroplasty

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