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Tian YK, Su D, Yu ZB, Li N. Complex pyothorax due to infection with Parvimonas micra, Streptococcus constellatus, and Campylobacter rectus. Asian J Surg 2024:S1015-9584(24)01303-4. [PMID: 38971704 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2024.06.086] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 06/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/08/2024] Open
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- Yu-Kun Tian
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, 071000, Hebei, China.
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Przeslawski C, Haddad A, Salita A, Hanna M, Lezotte J. Campylobacter rectus, an Uncommon Isolate of Multiple Splenic Abscesses, in a 79-Year-Old Chinese Woman With an Attempt at Conservative Management Followed by Operative Intervention: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e51594. [PMID: 38313877 PMCID: PMC10835195 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51594] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 02/06/2024] Open
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Splenic abscesses are rare pathologic conditions in which Actinomyces and Campylobacter species are rarely isolated. We present a 79-year-old female with multiple splenic abscesses from unknown sources with both Actinomyces species and Campylobacter rectus being isolated. She was initially treated conservatively with percutaneous drainage but eventually needed splenectomy. To our knowledge, this is the first documented case of Campylobacter rectus isolated from a splenic abscess.
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- Christian Przeslawski
- General Surgery, Corewell Health Southeast - Farmington Hills Campus, Farmington Hills, USA
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- Infectious Disease, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Auburn Hills, USA
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- General Surgery, Corewell Health Southeast - Farmington Hills Campus, Farmington Hills, USA
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- Infectious Disease, Corewell Health Southeast - Troy Campus, Troy, USA
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- Acute Care Surgery, Corewell Health Southeast - Troy Campus, Troy, USA
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Chen M, Song X, Shi M, Zhang M, Hu X. Case presentation of Campylobacter rectus leading to pneumonia and literature review. Heliyon 2023; 9:e20014. [PMID: 37809773 PMCID: PMC10559745 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Pneumonia caused by Campylobacter rectus is very rare. Herein, we describe the treatment course and experiences of a patient with pneumonia caused by Campylobacter rectus. A 64-year-old woman with intermittent hemoptysis and part lung necrosis indicated by radiography was admitted to our hospital on March 15, 2021. After admission, a CT (Computer tomography)-guided percutaneous lung biopsy was identified as Campylobacter rectus positive by bacterial culture and metagenomic sequencing. The hemoptysis resolved, and the lesions in the right lower lung were gradually absorbed after treatment with anti-Campylobacter rectus drugs. In cases of pneumonia which unresolved by initial therapy and associated with more severe oral hygiene problems, the possibility of infection with oral pathogens (eg, Campylobacter rectus) should be considered. This case suggests that bacterial culture and metagenomic sequencing of the diseased tissue, particularly anaerobic culture, helps to clarify the etiological diagnosis.
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- Ming Chen
- Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine Hospital in Xihu District, Zhejiang, China
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- Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, China
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- Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
- Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Zhejiang, China
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Huang X, Xie M, Lu X, Mei F, Song W, Liu Y, Chen L. The Roles of Periodontal Bacteria in Atherosclerosis. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:12861. [PMID: 37629042 PMCID: PMC10454115 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241612861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/10/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Atherosclerosis (AS) is an inflammatory vascular disease that constitutes a major underlying cause of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and stroke. Infection is a contributing risk factor for AS. Epidemiological evidence has implicated individuals afflicted by periodontitis displaying an increased susceptibility to AS and CVD. This review concisely outlines several prevalent periodontal pathogens identified within atherosclerotic plaques, including Porphyromonas gingivalis, Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans, and Fusobacterium nucleatum. We review the existing epidemiological evidence elucidating the association between these pathogens and AS-related diseases, and the diverse mechanisms for which these pathogens may engage in AS, such as endothelial barrier disruption, immune system activation, facilitation of monocyte adhesion and aggregation, and promotion of foam cell formation, all of which contribute to the progression and destabilization of atherosclerotic plaques. Notably, the intricate interplay among bacteria underscores the complex impact of periodontitis on AS. In conclusion, advancing our understanding of the relationship between periodontal pathogens and AS will undoubtedly offer invaluable insights and potential therapeutic avenues for the prevention and management of AS.
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- Xiaofei Huang
- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (X.H.); (M.X.); (X.L.); (F.M.); (W.S.)
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (X.H.); (M.X.); (X.L.); (F.M.); (W.S.)
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (X.H.); (M.X.); (X.L.); (F.M.); (W.S.)
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (X.H.); (M.X.); (X.L.); (F.M.); (W.S.)
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (X.H.); (M.X.); (X.L.); (F.M.); (W.S.)
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (X.H.); (M.X.); (X.L.); (F.M.); (W.S.)
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Stomatology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430022, China; (X.H.); (M.X.); (X.L.); (F.M.); (W.S.)
- School of Stomatology, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan 430030, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Oral and Maxillofacial Development and Regeneration, Wuhan 430022, China
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Munekata Y, Yamamoto S, Kato S, Kitagawa Y, Enda K, Okazaki N, Tanikawa S, Tanei ZI, Ikebe Y, Osawa T, Takamiya S, Ujiie H, Onozawa M, Hirano S, Fujimura M, Tanaka S. Fatal case of subdural empyema caused by Campylobacter rectus and Slackia exigua. Autops Case Rep 2023; 13:e2023433. [PMID: 37415644 PMCID: PMC10321782 DOI: 10.4322/acr.2023.433] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023]
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We report a fatal subdural empyema caused by Campylobacter rectus in a 66-year-old female who developed acute onset of confusion, dysarthria, and paresis in her left extremities. A CT scan showed hypodensity in a crescentic formation with a mild mid-line shift. She had a bruise on her forehead caused by a fall several days before admission, which initially raised subdural hematoma (SDH) diagnosis, and a burr hole procedure was planned. However, her condition deteriorated on the admission night, and she died before dawn. An autopsy revealed that she had subdural empyema (SDE) caused by Campylobacter rectus and Slackia exigua. Both microorganisms are oral microorganisms that rarely cause extra-oral infection. In our case, head trauma caused a skull bone fracture, and sinus infection might have expanded to the subdural space causing SDE. CT/MRI findings were not typical for either SDH or SDE. Early recognition of subdural empyema and prompt initiation of treatment with antibiotics and surgical drainage is essential for cases of SDE. We present our case and a review of four reported cases.
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- Yuki Munekata
- Hokkaido University Hospital, Clinical Training Center, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital, Clinical Training Center, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital, Clinical Training Center, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital, Clinical Training Center, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital, Clinical Training Center, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital Department of Surgical Pathology, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University, Institute of Chemical Reaction Design and Development (WPI-ICReDD), Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cancer Pathology, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University, Faculty of Medicine, Center for Cause of Death Investigation, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital, Department of Renal and Genitourinary Surgery, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital, Clinical Training Center, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital, Clinical Training Center, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital, Clinical Training Center, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Sapporo, Japan
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- Hokkaido University, Institute of Chemical Reaction Design and Development (WPI-ICReDD), Sapporo, Japan
- Hokkaido University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cancer Pathology, Sapporo, Japan
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Goswami P, Ie A, O'Donnell BA. Orbital cellulitis and osteomyelitis secondary to odontogenic infection with campylobacter rectus: a case report. Orbit 2023; 42:221-223. [PMID: 34898350 DOI: 10.1080/01676830.2021.1990349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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The authors report the first case of orbital osteomyelitis due to Campylobacter in a 50-year-old male on a background of poor dental health. Campylobacter rectus is a member of the human oral flora and is usually associated with periodontal disease. There are 16 reported cases of non-oral C. rectus invasive soft-tissue infections, of which only one reports of osteolytic changes. In our patient, it is hypothesised that contiguous spread of periodontal infection with C. rectus seeded infection to the orbit. C. rectus infection is a rare but significant pathogen that should be considered as the etiologic factor in a patient presenting with an orbital lesion and bony changes, particularly on a background of poor dentition.
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- Pragya Goswami
- Ophthalmology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Ophthalmology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Ophthalmology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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Itoh N, Akazawa N, Ishibana Y, Hamada S, Hagiwara S, Murakami H. Femoral osteomyelitis caused by oral anaerobic bacteria with mixed bacteremia of Campylobacter rectus and Parvimonas micra in a chronic periodontitis patient: a case report. BMC Infect Dis 2022; 22:613. [PMID: 35836203 PMCID: PMC9281128 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07573-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Campylobacter rectus is a gram-negative rod, and Parvimonas micra is a gram-positive coccus, both of which are oral anaerobes that cause chronic periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis can cause bacteremia and systemic diseases, including osteomyelitis. Hematogenous osteomyelitis caused by anaerobic bacteria is uncommon, and to date, there have been no reports of mixed bacteremia with C. rectus and P. micra. Here, we report the first case of osteomyelitis of the femur caused by anaerobic bacteria with mixed bacteremia of C. rectus and P. micra caused by chronic periodontitis. Case presentation A 75-year-old man with chronic periodontitis, hyperuricemia, and benign prostatic hyperplasia was admitted to the hospital with a fracture of the left femur. The patient had left thigh pain for 4 weeks prior to admission. Left femoral intramedullary nail fixation was performed, and a large amount of abscess and necrotic tissue was found intraoperatively. The cultures of abscess specimens were identified as P. micra, Fusobacterium nucleatum, and C. rectus. C. rectus and P. micra were also isolated from blood cultures. C. rectus was identified by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry and 16 S ribosomal RNA sequencing. Sulbactam-ampicillin was administered for approximately 1 month, after which it was replaced by oral clavulanic acid-amoxicillin for long-term suppressive treatment. Conclusions Only five cases of bloodstream infection with C. rectus have been reported, and this is the first report of mixed bacteremia with P. micra. Clinicians should consider that chronic periodontitis caused by rare oral anaerobic bacteria can cause systemic infections, such as osteomyelitis.
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- Naoya Itoh
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan. .,Collaborative Chairs Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases, National Center for Global Health and Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Tohoku University, 2-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi, 980-8575, Japan. .,Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan.
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, 464-8681, Nagoya, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Kanokoden, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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Barberis C, Florencia Veiga M, Tolosa D, Vay C, Schuarzberg P. Empiema necessitatis por Campylobacter rectus. Identificación rápida por MALDI-TOF MS. Rev Argent Microbiol 2022; 54:305-308. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ram.2022.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Revised: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Matsumoto R, Himeji D, Shiiba R, Yamanaka A, Tanaka GI, Sata A, Awano S, Ogawa H, Ohkusu K. Thoracic Empyema Caused by Campylobacter rectus. Intern Med 2022; 61:1399-1402. [PMID: 34645758 PMCID: PMC9152863 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.7704-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Campylobacter rectus is a campylobacterium considered to be a primary periodontal pathogen. Thus, C. rectus has rarely been isolated from extraoral specimens, especially in the thoracic region. We herein report a case of thoracic empyema in which Campylobacter infection was suspected after Gram staining of the pleural effusion, and C. rectus was isolated using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Fusobacterium nucleatum was also detected. Molecular identification was performed using polymerase chain reaction amplification and a sequencing analysis of the 16S rRNA gene. Estimation of the causative bacteria using Gram staining led to the proper culture and identification of the causative bacteria.
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- Ryoichi Matsumoto
- Department of Internal Medicine, Miyazaki Prefectural Miyazaki Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Miyazaki Prefectural Miyazaki Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Miyazaki Prefectural Miyazaki Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Miyazaki Prefectural Miyazaki Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Miyazaki Prefectural Miyazaki Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Miyazaki Prefectural Miyazaki Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Miyazaki Prefectural Miyazaki Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Miyazaki Prefectural Miyazaki Hospital, Japan
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Doub JB. A rare case of Campylobacter rectus pyogenic extensor tenosynovitis. Germs 2021; 11:604-607. [PMID: 35096678 PMCID: PMC8789361 DOI: 10.18683/germs.2021.1296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Pyogenic extensor tenosynovitis is a severe inflammatory process of the extensor compartment of the hand. Common pathogens involved in this condition are Streptococcus and Staphylococcus; however, in immunocompromised patients, rare pathogens can be implicated. CASE REPORT Herein a rare case of a 61-year-old female who developed severe extensor tenosynovitis from Campylobacter rectus after a dog bite is presented. The patient required surgical debridement, four weeks of doxycycline and amoxicillin-clavulanate antibiotic therapy and physical therapy to successfully cure her C. rectus infection and preserve functionality. CONCLUSIONS This case reinforces the virulence of microaerophilic pathogens, the need for multidisciplinary management in complex cases and alternative treatments with morbid obesity. As well, this case adds to the paucity of data with respect to this pathogen causing infections outside periodontal disease.
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- James B. Doub
- MD, Division of Clinical Care and Research, Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, 725 west Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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Guri A, Mahlab-Guri K, Adi M, Scheier E. Cervical osteomyelitis and soft tissue polymicrobial abscess in an immunocompetent 16-year-old patient. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e244436. [PMID: 34588202 PMCID: PMC8483033 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2021-244436] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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A 16-year-old man was hospitalised with a painful space-occupying lesion in his posterior neck involving muscles, soft tissues, C1 cervical vertebra and vital cervical blood vessels. The true-cut biopsy showed inflammatory tissue. The microbiological analysis, which combined classical bacteriological and molecular methods, yielded at least four different anaerobic species. The patient was treated successfully with a prolonged course of ceftriaxone and metronidazole.
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- Alex Guri
- Department of Pediatrics, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
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- Allergy and Clinical Immunology Unit, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Radiology, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot, Israel
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Zhu X, Yu S, Kang Q, Qiu Y, Tian M, Cao E. Campylob acter r ectus Infection Leads to Lung Abscess: A Case Report and Literature Review. Infect Drug Resist 2021; 14:2957-2963. [PMID: 34349531 PMCID: PMC8326275 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s316818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 07/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background Campylobacter rectus is one of the anaerobic bacteria in the mouth. Case Presentation We report the case of a 73-year-old man admitted for lung abscess caused by Campylobacter rectus with unique manifestations under electronic bronchoscopy, and the pathogen is first reported to be confirmed by metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) through testing bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Conclusion Sometimes, Campylobacter rectus can cause infection outside the mouth such as lung abscess. Most patients have good outcomes.
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- Xiaohui Zhu
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Affiliated Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Nanjing Tongren Hospital, School of Medicine, Southeast University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, People's Republic of China
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Schiaffino F, Kosek MN. Intestinal and Extra-Intestinal Manifestations of Campylobacter in the Immunocompromised Host. CURRENT TREATMENT OPTIONS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s40506-020-00243-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Campylobacter is among the four main causes of gastroenteritis worldwide and has increased in both developed and developing countries over the last 10 years. The vast majority of reported Campylobacter infections are caused by Campylobacter jejuni and, to a lesser extent, C. coli; however, the increasing recognition of other emerging Campylobacter pathogens is urgently demanding a better understanding of how these underestimated species cause disease, transmit, and evolve. In parallel to the enhanced clinical awareness of campylobacteriosis due to improved diagnostic protocols, the application of high-throughput sequencing has increased the number of whole-genome sequences available to dozens of strains of many emerging campylobacters. This has allowed for comprehensive comparative pathogenomic analyses for several species, such as C. fetus and C. concisus These studies have started to reveal the evolutionary forces shaping their genomes and have brought to light many genomic features related to pathogenicity in these neglected species, promoting the development of new tools and approaches relevant for clinical microbiology. Despite the need for additional characterization of genomic diversity in emerging campylobacters, the increasing body of literature describing pathogenomic studies on these species deserves to be discussed from an integrative perspective. This review compiles the current knowledge and highlights future work toward deepening our understanding about genome dynamics and the mechanisms governing the evolution of pathogenicity in emerging Campylobacter species, which is urgently needed to develop strategies to prevent or control the spread of these pathogens.
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- Daniela Costa
- Microbial Genomics Laboratory, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Sección Genética Evolutiva, Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Microbial Genomics Laboratory, Institut Pasteur de Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
- Center for Integrative Biology, Universidad Mayor, Santiago de Chile, Chile
- Wellcome Sanger Institute, Hinxton, United Kingdom
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Gray R, Vidwans M. Mixed anaerobic thoracic empyema: the first report of Filifactor alocis causing extra-oral disease. New Microbes New Infect 2019; 29:100528. [PMID: 31011426 PMCID: PMC6463813 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2019.100528] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2018] [Revised: 02/27/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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We report on a case of bilateral lung consolidation and thoracic empyema caused by the periodontal pathogens Filifactor alocis and Campylobacter rectus in a patient with chronic dysphagia. This is the first report of Filifactor alocis causing infection at an extra-oral site.
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- R.M. Gray
- Corresponding author: R.M. Gray, West Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Department of Microbiology, Watford General Hospital, Vicarage Road, Watford, WD18 0HB, UK.
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Jawad II, Chandna A, Morris-Jones S, Logan S. Unusual case of Lemierre's syndrome. BMJ Case Rep 2018; 11:11/1/e226948. [PMID: 30567118 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2018-226948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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A young previously healthy patient presented with sepsis and cavitating pneumonia. Campylobacter rectus was isolated from blood cultures and subsequent CT neck showed an internal jugular vein thrombosis. Treatment was with antibiotics, anticoagulation and supportive management. Lemierre's syndrome is an infectious thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein. Although a rare diagnosis since the use of penicillin for treatment of acute pharyngitis, it is being reported with increasing frequency. Usually associated with Fusobacterium spp, we believe that this is the first reported case of Lemierre's caused by C. rectus-an anaerobic member of the human oral cavity flora, usually associated with localised periodontal disease. The bacillus was isolated from blood during the acute presentation.
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- Issrah I Jawad
- Infectious Diseases, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Microbiology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Microbiology, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Infectious diseases, Hospital for Tropical Diseases, London, UK
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Oka K, Nakano Y, Sazumi Y, Michitani T, Horiguchi S, Ocho K, Iwamuro M, Otsuka F. Clival Osteomyelitis with Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis Due to Fusobacterium nucleatum and Campylobacter rectus Induced by Tooth Extraction. Intern Med 2018; 57:3325-3328. [PMID: 29984751 PMCID: PMC6288000 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.1025-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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A 70-year-old woman who had suffered from aseptic meningitis complained of chronic headache after dental treatment including tooth extraction. She developed a fever and respiratory failure. Based on chest computed tomography and head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), she was diagnosed with osteomyelitis in the clivus accompanying moderate pituitary involvement, cavernous sinus thrombosis and septic pulmonary embolism. Both of the causal bacteria, Fusobacterium nucleatum and Campylobacter rectus, were isolated from her blood. Dual infection leading to clival osteomyelitis and cavernous sinus thrombosis has not been reported. It is important to perform enhanced MRI and blood culture for patients with chronic headache related to dental treatment.
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- Kosuke Oka
- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Japan
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Ssepuuya G, Wynants E, Verreth C, Crauwels S, Lievens B, Claes J, Nakimbugwe D, Van Campenhout L. Microbial characterisation of the edible grasshopper Ruspolia differens in raw condition after wild-harvesting in Uganda. Food Microbiol 2018; 77:106-117. [PMID: 30297041 DOI: 10.1016/j.fm.2018.09.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2018] [Revised: 09/03/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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This research aimed at establishing the chemical intrinsic properties and the microbial quality of an edible grasshopper Ruspolia differens and the effect of its source (geographical area) in Uganda, trading point, swarming season and plucking on these parameters. The intrinsic properties of the grasshopper can support the growth of a wide variety of microorganisms. High counts of total aerobic microbes, Enterobacteriaceae, lactic acid bacteria, total aerobic spores, and yeasts and moulds were obtained. Metagenetic analyses yielded 1793 Operational Taxonomic Units (OTUs) belonging to 24 phyla. Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Fusobacteria and Proteobacteria were the most abundant phyla, while members of the genera Acinetobacter, Buttiauxella, Lactococcus, Staphylococcus and Undibacterium were the most abundant OTUs. A number of genera harbouring potential pathogens (Acinetobacter, Bacillus, Buttiauxella, Campylobacter, Clostridium, Staphylococcus, Pseudomonas and Neisseria) were identified. The geographical area, trading point, swarming season and plucking significantly influenced microbial counts and bacterial diversity. The high microbial counts predispose R. differens to fast microbial spoilage, while the presence of Clostridium and Campylobacter makes this grasshopper a potential source of food borne diseases. Further research should identify the specific spoilage microorganisms of R. differens and assess the characteristics of this grasshopper that support growth of food pathogens.
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- Geoffrey Ssepuuya
- KU Leuven, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems (M2S), Lab4Food, Technology Campus Geel, Kleinhoefstraat 4, B-2440, Geel, Belgium; KU Leuven, Leuven Food Science and Nutrition Research Centre (LFoRCe), Leuven, Belgium; Makerere University, Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, CAES, P. O. Box, 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- KU Leuven, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems (M2S), Lab4Food, Technology Campus Geel, Kleinhoefstraat 4, B-2440, Geel, Belgium; KU Leuven, Leuven Food Science and Nutrition Research Centre (LFoRCe), Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Leuven Food Science and Nutrition Research Centre (LFoRCe), Leuven, Belgium; KU Leuven, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems (M2S), Laboratory for Process Microbial Ecology and Bioinspirational Management (PME & BIM), Campus De Nayer, B-2860, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Leuven Food Science and Nutrition Research Centre (LFoRCe), Leuven, Belgium; KU Leuven, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems (M2S), Laboratory for Process Microbial Ecology and Bioinspirational Management (PME & BIM), Campus De Nayer, B-2860, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Leuven Food Science and Nutrition Research Centre (LFoRCe), Leuven, Belgium; KU Leuven, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems (M2S), Laboratory for Process Microbial Ecology and Bioinspirational Management (PME & BIM), Campus De Nayer, B-2860, Sint-Katelijne-Waver, Belgium
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- KU Leuven, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems (M2S), Lab4Food, Technology Campus Geel, Kleinhoefstraat 4, B-2440, Geel, Belgium; KU Leuven, Leuven Food Science and Nutrition Research Centre (LFoRCe), Leuven, Belgium
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- Makerere University, Department of Food Technology and Nutrition, CAES, P. O. Box, 7062, Kampala, Uganda
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- KU Leuven, Department of Microbial and Molecular Systems (M2S), Lab4Food, Technology Campus Geel, Kleinhoefstraat 4, B-2440, Geel, Belgium; KU Leuven, Leuven Food Science and Nutrition Research Centre (LFoRCe), Leuven, Belgium.
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Noël A, Verroken A, Belkhir L, Rodriguez-Villalobos H. Fatal thoracic empyema involving Campylobacter rectus: A case report. Anaerobe 2018; 49:95-98. [PMID: 29325875 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2017.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2017] [Revised: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 12/31/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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We report the case of a 69-year-old man admitted for septic shock secondary to necrotic pneumoniae complicated by thoracic empyema of fatal issue. Microbiological examination of pleural liquid revealed a mixed anaerobic flora involving Campylobacter rectus and Actinomyces meyeri. Campylobacter rectus is an infrequent anaerobic pathogen of oral origin To our knowledge, this is the first case report of fatal C. rectus - associated thoracic empyema, and only the second reported case in which identification was successfully performed by MALDI-TOF MS.
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- A Noël
- Department of Microbiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Bruxelles, Belgium.
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- Department of Microbiology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Bruxelles, Belgium
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Bruxelles, Belgium
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Initial Treatment Strategy for Intracranial Mycotic Aneurysms: 2 Case Reports and Literature Review. World Neurosurg 2017; 106:1051.e9-1051.e16. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2017.07.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Revised: 06/30/2017] [Accepted: 07/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Magana M, Chatzipanagiotou S, Burriel AR, Ioannidis A. Inquiring into the Gaps of Campylobacter Surveillance Methods. Vet Sci 2017; 4:E36. [PMID: 29056694 PMCID: PMC5644652 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci4030036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2017] [Revised: 07/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/17/2017] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Campylobacter is one of the most common pathogen-related causes of diarrheal illnesses globally and has been recognized as a significant factor of human disease for more than three decades. Molecular typing techniques and their combinations have allowed for species identification among members of the Campylobacter genus with good resolution, but the same tools usually fail to proceed to subtyping of closely related species due to high sequence similarity. This problem is exacerbated by the demanding conditions for isolation and detection from the human, animal or water samples as well as due to the difficulties during laboratory maintenance and long-term storage of the isolates. In an effort to define the ideal typing tool, we underline the strengths and limitations of the typing methodologies currently used to map the broad epidemiologic profile of campylobacteriosis in public health and outbreak investigations. The application of both the old and the new molecular typing tools is discussed and an indirect comparison is presented among the preferred techniques used in current research methodology.
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- Maria Magana
- Department of Biopathology and Clinical Microbiology, Aeginition Hospital, Athens Medical School, Athens 15772, Greece.
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- Department of Biopathology and Clinical Microbiology, Aeginition Hospital, Athens Medical School, Athens 15772, Greece.
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Human Movement and Quality of Life Sciences, University of Peloponnese, Sparta 23100, Greece.
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- Department of Biopathology and Clinical Microbiology, Aeginition Hospital, Athens Medical School, Athens 15772, Greece.
- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Human Movement and Quality of Life Sciences, University of Peloponnese, Sparta 23100, Greece.
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Martiny D, Dauby N, Konopnicki D, Kampouridis S, Jissendi Tchofo P, Horoi M, Vlaes L, Retore P, Hallin M, Vandenberg O. MALDI-TOF MS contribution to the diagnosis of Campylobacter rectus multiple skull base and brain abscesses. New Microbes New Infect 2017; 19:83-86. [PMID: 28736616 PMCID: PMC5508623 DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2017.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2017] [Accepted: 05/22/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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Campylobacter rectus is rarely associated with invasive infection. Both the isolation and the identification requirements of C. rectus are fastidious, probably contributing to an underestimation of its burden. We report the case of a 66-year-old man who developed several skull base and intracerebral abscesses after dental intervention. Campylobacter rectus was isolated from the brain biopsy. Within 45 minutes of reading the bacterial plate, the strain was accurately identified by MALDI-TOF MS. This rapid identification avoided the extra costs and delays present with 16S rRNA gene sequencing and allowed for a rapid confirmation of the adequacy of the empirical antibiotic treatment.
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- D Martiny
- National Reference Centre for Campylobacter, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.,Faculté de Médecine et Pharmacie, Université de Mons (UMONS), Mons, Belgium
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Radiology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- National Reference Centre for Campylobacter, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- National Reference Centre for Campylobacter, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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- National Reference Centre for Campylobacter, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.,Centre for Molecular Biology, LHUB - ULB, Pôle Hospitalier Universitaire de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- National Reference Centre for Campylobacter, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Saint-Pierre, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium.,Research Centre on Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Brussels, Belgium
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Chen NY, Bender JM, Bard JD, Trost MJ, Corden MH. Something Doesn't Smell Right: When a Patient With Empyema Isn't Responding to Guideline-Based Management. Hosp Pediatr 2016; 6:702-706. [PMID: 27742739 DOI: 10.1542/hpeds.2015-0274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Nancy Y Chen
- Division of Hospital Medicine, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona;
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- Divisions of Infectious Diseases and.,Departments of Pediatrics, and
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- Laboratory and Pathology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; and.,Pathology, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Departments of Pediatrics, and.,Hospital Medicine, Departments of Pediatrics, and
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- Divisions of Infectious Diseases and.,Departments of Pediatrics, and.,Hospital Medicine, Departments of Pediatrics, and
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Thoracic empyema caused by Campylobacter rectus. J Infect Chemother 2016; 23:185-188. [PMID: 27681234 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2016.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2016] [Revised: 08/19/2016] [Accepted: 08/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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We report a case of thoracic empyema caused by Campylobacter rectus, an organism considered as a periodontal pathogen but rarely recovered from extraoral specimens. The patient fully recovered through drainage of purulent pleural fluid and administration of antibiotics. The present case illustrates that C. rectus can be a cause of not only periodontal disease but also pulmonary infection.
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First report of severe acute otitis media caused by Campylobacter rectus and review of the literature. J Infect Chemother 2016; 22:800-803. [PMID: 27363873 PMCID: PMC7129946 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiac.2016.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2016] [Revised: 05/30/2016] [Accepted: 06/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Campylobacter rectus is a member of the human oral flora and is associated with periodontal disease. We report the first case of severe acute otitis media (AOM) due to C. rectus in a previous healthy 15-year-old boy, which was confirmed by 16S ribosomal RNA gene sequencing. C. rectus is a possible causative pathogen of AOM.
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Llitjos JF, Mongardon N, Loubinoux J, Sonneville R, Charpentier J, Pène F, Mira JP. Polymicrobial anaerobic meningitis. Med Mal Infect 2016; 46:230-2. [PMID: 27039066 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2016.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2015] [Accepted: 01/25/2016] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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- J-F Llitjos
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Cochin Hospital, hôpitaux universitaires Paris centre, AP-HP, 27, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France; Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, faculté de médecine, 15, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, 75006 Paris, France.
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Cochin Hospital, hôpitaux universitaires Paris centre, AP-HP, 27, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France; Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, faculté de médecine, 15, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, 75006 Paris, France
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- Department of Bacteriology, Cochin Hospital, hôpitaux universitaires Paris centre, AP-HP, 27, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France; Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, faculté de médecine, 15, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, 75006 Paris, France
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- Infectious and Medical Intensive Care Unit, Bichat Hospital, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Cochin Hospital, hôpitaux universitaires Paris centre, AP-HP, 27, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France; Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, faculté de médecine, 15, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, 75006 Paris, France
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Cochin Hospital, hôpitaux universitaires Paris centre, AP-HP, 27, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France; Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, faculté de médecine, 15, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, 75006 Paris, France
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- Medical Intensive Care Unit, Cochin Hospital, hôpitaux universitaires Paris centre, AP-HP, 27, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France; Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité, faculté de médecine, 15, rue de l'École-de-Médecine, 75006 Paris, France
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Medikeri RS, Lele SV, Mali PP, Jain PM, Darawade DA, Medikeri MR. Effect of Camphylobacter rectus on Serum Iron and Transferrin- In-Vivo Findings. J Clin Diagn Res 2015; 9:ZC26-30. [PMID: 26393200 PMCID: PMC4573032 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2015/14165.6189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2015] [Accepted: 05/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Periodontopathogens require iron constituents for their growth and metabolism in subgingival crevice. In this study, C.rectus was detected and quantified by using 16s rDNA based PCR in chronic periodontitis and compared with the levels of serum iron, total iron binding capacity and transferrin in chronic periodontitis and healthy sites. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred twenty subjects divided into chronic periodontitis and healthy controls. Deep subgingival plaque was collected and genomic DNA was extracted from each sample analysed for C.rectus using 16s rRNA based PCR analysis. Blood samples were collected from both groups for estimation of serum iron, serum total iron binding capacity and serum transferrin levels. The quantified bacterial count was compared with blood samples. C. rectus was detected in both groups. RESULTS There was significant increase in bacterial count in chronic periodontitis (p<0.05). Serum iron level was significantly raised in healthy group. TIBC and transferrin levels were elevated in periodontitis. Although these differences were non-significant. Regression analysis showed significant linear relationship between C.rectus counts and decreasing iron levels and consequently increasing serum transferrin and TIBC (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The preliminary in vivo findings suggests C.rectus requires iron as a significant source of nutrition for its survival and growth form its hosts in deeper subgingival sites.
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- Professor and Head, Department of Periodontology, Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital, Off sinhgad Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Research Student, Department of Periodontology, Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital, Off sinhgad Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Research Student, Department of Periodontology, Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital, Off sinhgad Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rangta College of Dental Sciences and Research, Bhilai, Chattisgarh, India
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- Reader, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sinhgad Dental College and Hospital, Off sinhgad Road, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Lau SKP, Tang BSF, Teng JLL, Chan TM, Curreem SOT, Fan RYY, Ng RHY, Chan JFW, Yuen KY, Woo PCY. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry for identification of clinically significant bacteria that are difficult to identify in clinical laboratories. J Clin Pathol 2013; 67:361-6. [PMID: 24143023 DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2013-201818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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AIMS Although the revolutionary matrix-assisted laser desorption ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) has been evaluated for identification of various groups of bacteria, its application in bacteria that are 'difficult-to-identify' by phenotypic tests has been less well studied. We aim to evaluate the usefulness of MALDI-TOF MS for identification of 'difficult-to-identify' bacterial isolates. METHODS We evaluated the performance of the Bruker MALDI-TOF MS system for a collection of 67 diverse clinically important bacterial isolates that were less commonly encountered, possessed ambiguous biochemical profiles or belonged to newly discovered species. The results were compared with 16S rRNA gene sequencing as a reference method for species identification. RESULTS Using 16S rRNA gene sequencing as the reference method, 30 (45%) isolates were identified correctly to species level (score ≥2.0), 20 (30%) were only identified to genus level (score ≥1.7), four (6%) were misidentified (incorrect species with score ≥2.0 or incorrect genus with score ≥1.7) and 13 (19%) showed 'no identification' (score <1.7). Aerobic Gram-positive bacteria showed the highest percentage of correct species identification, followed by aerobic Gram-negative, anaerobic Gram-positive and anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria. Sixteen isolates identified to genus level actually showed the correct species but with scores below the threshold for species identification. Most isolates which showed 'no identification' were due to the absence of the corresponding species in the Bruker database. CONCLUSIONS Expansion of commercial databases to include reference spectra of less commonly encountered and newly discovered species and to increase available spectra for each species is required to improve the accuracy of MALDI-TOF MS for identifying 'difficult-to-identify' bacteria.
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- Susanna K P Lau
- State Key Laboratory of Emerging Infectious Diseases, The University of Hong Kong, , Hong Kong, China
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Suzuki J, Sugiyama T, Ito K, Hadano Y, Kawamura I, Okinaka K, Kurai H, Ohkusu K, Ohmagari N. Campylobacter showae bacteremia with cholangitis. J Infect Chemother 2012. [PMID: 23183773 DOI: 10.1007/s10156-012-0524-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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We report a case of Campylobacter showae bacteremia associated with cholangitis. A 71-year-old man with advanced bile duct cancer was admitted to our hospital because of cholangitis with shock, hypoglycemia, and impaired renal function. After replacement of the biliary drainage tube, pus was drained from the tube. Specimens for blood and bile cultures were obtained, and fluid resuscitation and antimicrobial treatment were then begun. Although anaerobic blood culture yielded small curved gram-negative rods, the isolate could not be identified by conventional identification methods. The isolate was identified as C. showae by 16S rRNA gene sequencing analysis. We consider here the pathogenicity of C. showae and the association of C. showae with cholangitis.
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- Jun Suzuki
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Shizuoka Cancer Center Hospital, 1007 Shimonagakubo, Nagaizumi-cho, Sunto-gun, Shizuoka, 411-8777, Japan,
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Louwen R, van Baarlen P, van Vliet AHM, van Belkum A, Hays JP, Endtz HP. Campylobacter bacteremia: a rare and under-reported event? Eur J Microbiol Immunol (Bp) 2012; 2:76-87. [PMID: 24611124 DOI: 10.1556/eujmi.2.2012.1.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2012] [Accepted: 01/18/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Bacteria belonging to the species Campylobacter are the most common cause of bacterial diarrhoea in humans. The clinical phenotype associated with Campylobacter infections ranges from asymptomatic conditions to severe colitis and bacteremia. In susceptible patients, Campylobacter infections are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, with both host factors and bacterial factors being involved in the pathogenesis of bacteremia. In the host, age, gender and immune-compromising conditions may predispose for Campylobacter infections, whilst the most important bacterial determinants mentioned in the literature are cytotoxin production and flagellar motility. The role of sialylated lipo-oligosaccharide (LOS) and serum resistance in bacteremia is inconclusive at this time, and the clinical significance of Campylobacter bacteremia is not yet fully understood. More emphasis on the detection of Campylobacter species from blood cultures in susceptible patients at risk for Campylobacter infections will increase our understanding of the pathogenesis and the relevance of Campylobacter bacteremia.
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A growing number of Campylobacter species other than C. jejuni and C. coli have been recognized as emerging human and animal pathogens. Although C. jejuni continues to be the leading cause of bacterial gastroenteritis in humans worldwide, advances in molecular biology and development of innovative culture methodologies have led to the detection and isolation of a range of under-recognized and nutritionally fastidious Campylobacter spp., including C. concisus, C. upsaliensis and C. ureolyticus. These emerging Campylobacter spp. have been associated with a range of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly gastroenteritis, IBD and periodontitis. In some instances, infection of the gastrointestinal tract by these bacteria can progress to life-threatening extragastrointestinal diseases. Studies have shown that several emerging Campylobacter spp. have the ability to attach to and invade human intestinal epithelial cells and macrophages, damage intestinal barrier integrity, secrete toxins and strategically evade host immune responses. Members of the Campylobacter genus naturally colonize a wide range of hosts (including pets, farm animals and wild animals) and are frequently found in contaminated food products, which indicates that these bacteria are at risk of zoonotic transmission to humans. This Review presents the latest information on the role and clinical importance of emerging Campylobacter spp. in gastrointestinal health and disease.
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Affiliation(s)
- Si Ming Man
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Madingley Road, Cambridge CB3 0ES, UK.
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