Myroides odoratus Induced Cellulitis and Bacteremia in an Elderly Male
Abstract
Myroides odoratus is a relatively little-known pathogen despite its ubiquitous presence in the environment. It is an opportunistic gram-negative bacillus commonly found in soil and water. Infection by Myroides species is rare, but the spectrum of illness varies from skin and soft tissue infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and, in severe cases, bacteremia and septic shock. Though infection with Myroides species is uncommon and typically limited to immunocompromised individuals, the wide range of antimicrobial resistance it exhibits makes treatment challenging. In this report, we present the case of a 76-year-old male with compensated cirrhosis who presented with cellulitis complicated by bacteremia secondary to M. odoratus and was managed successfully with levofloxacin.
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