Nosocomial Sepsis Triggered by Pluralibacter gergoviae in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors

Abdulrahman ÖZEL, Department of Pediatrics, Health Sciences University Türkiye Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, TürkiyeFollow
Nurettin Onur KUTLU, Department of Pediatrics, Health Sciences University Türkiye Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
Servet YÜCE, Department of Public Health, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul, Türkiye
Cenk ÖZDALGIÇOĞLU, Department of Medical Microbiology, Health Sciences University Türkiye Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
Meltem EROL, Department of Pediatrics, Health Sciences University Türkiye Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye

Abstract

Pluralibacter gergoviae is a rare opportunistic gram-negative bacillus in humans and exhibits resistance to preservatives in cosmetic products. In this case report, we present nosocomial P. gergoviae sepsis that developed through contamination from a cleaning product in a previously healthy child without known chronic diseases, pediatric intensive care unit care. Contamination with the same microorganism was detected even in unused samples of the cleaning product, leading to a recall of these items. This report highlights the case of hospital-acquired P. gergoviae sepsis to emphasize the importance of adherence to antiseptic protocols by health care work as well as the necessity for medical materials used in treatment and patient care to be produced and stored in compliance with appropriate regulations.

Recommended Citation

ÖZEL, Abdulrahman; KUTLU, Nurettin Onur; YÜCE, Servet; ÖZDALGIÇOĞLU, Cenk; and EROL, Meltem () "Nosocomial Sepsis Triggered by Pluralibacter gergoviae in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report and Literature Review," Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases: Vol. 20: Iss. 1, Article 10.
Available at: https://jpid.researchcommons.org/journal/vol20/iss1/10