Naslov
Achromobacter xylosoxidans Purulent Bronchitis in a Previously Healthy Child: An Unexpected Consequence of COVID-19 Infection

Autori
Matijašić, Nuša ; Tripalo Batoš, Ana ; Leniček Krleža, Jasna ; Rogulj, Marijana ; Pavić, Ivan

Izvornik
Cureus Journal of Medical Science (2168-8184) 14 (2022), 1; E21711, 5

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
bronchitis ; purulent ; covid-19 ; xylosoxidans ; achromobacter

Sažetak
Achromobacter xylosoxidans is an aerobic, Gram- negative rod with a broad intrinsic and acquired antimicrobial resistance, usually isolated in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), immunodeficiencies, or those undergoing invasive procedures. We report a case of a previously healthy 14-year-old girl who was hospitalized in our institution due to a prolonged, progressive cough and exertional dyspnea, which started after a mild viral respiratory tract infection. To elucidate the cause of her symptoms, a bronchoscopy was finally performed, showing bilateral purulent bronchitis caused by A. xylosoxidans, isolated from bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) sample. Since the patient had positive serological testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we concluded that it was the initial viral infection, although of a mild clinical course, the one that created favorable conditions for proliferation and further inflammation caused by A. xylosoxidans.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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