First case report of human infection with Micrococcus yunnanensis identified by 16S rRNA gene sequencing: A case report
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Micrococcus yunnanensis (M. yunnanensis) is an endophytic actinomycete that was originally isolated from the roots of Polyspora axillaris in 2009, and no human infections caused by this organism have yet been reported. We report the first case of community-acquired pneumonia caused by M. yunnanensis and propose that M. yunnanensis should be considered as an emerging pathogen in medical practice. A 30-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with fever, paroxysmal dry cough with sputum, and pharyngalgia. Laboratory tests revealed an increase in several inflammatory indicators, and a computerized tomography scan of the chest showed scattered infection foci in both lungs. Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was collected via bronchoscopy for microbial culture and pathological examination.
METHODS: The isolate from bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was identified as M. yunnanensis by 16S rRNA gene sequencing. The patient was diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia based on the diagnostic criteria.
RESULTS: The patient was treated with intravenous amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium, levofloxacin hydrochloride tablets, and compound methoxyphenamine capsules on the day after admission. After 3 days of treatment, the patient's physiological conditions and inflammatory indicators normalized, and 6-month follow-up showed no abnormalities.
CONCLUSION: Although the pathogenicity of M. yunnanensis is unclear, the present case indicates an emerging pathogen in medical practice.…
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