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* Genus of [[Stain::Gram-negative]] [[Shape::bacillus|bacilli]] |
* Genus of [[Stain::Gram-negative]] [[Shape::bacillus|bacilli]] |
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* Primarily a plant pathogen that causes tumours |
* Primarily a plant pathogen that causes tumours |
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| + | * Rare, opportunistic pathogen in humans |
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| + | * Most common species of clinical importance is [[Agrobacterium radiobacter]] |
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== Clinical Manifestations == |
== Clinical Manifestations == |
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* In humans, can rarely cause true infections, typically [[CLABSI]] in the context of immunosuppression |
* In humans, can rarely cause true infections, typically [[CLABSI]] in the context of immunosuppression |
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| + | * Other rare sites of infection include [[peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis]], [[bacteremia]] without focus, and one case of [[prosthetic valve endocarditis]] |
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== Management == |
== Management == |
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Latest revision as of 13:42, 5 December 2022
Background
- Genus of Gram-negative bacilli
- Primarily a plant pathogen that causes tumours
- Rare, opportunistic pathogen in humans
- Most common species of clinical importance is Agrobacterium radiobacter
Clinical Manifestations
- In humans, can rarely cause true infections, typically CLABSI in the context of immunosuppression
- Other rare sites of infection include peritoneal dialysis-associated peritonitis, bacteremia without focus, and one case of prosthetic valve endocarditis
Management
- May resolve with central line removal alone
- Unclear what its resistance pattern is; variably susceptible to beta-lactams, co-trimoxazole, others
Further Reading
- Agrobacterium Infections in Humans: Experience at One Hospital and Review. Clin Infect Dis. 1993;16(1):112-117. doi: 10.1093/clinids/16.1.112
