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  • Title: Shewanella putrefaciens, a rare cause of splenic abscess.
    Author: Basir N, Yong AM, Chong VH.
    Journal: J Microbiol Immunol Infect; 2012 Apr; 45(2):151-3. PubMed ID: 22154677.
    Abstract:
    Splenic abscess is uncommon and is still associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Gram-negative bacilli are the most commonly isolated organisms, followed by Gram-positive cocci. However, the predominant organisms found depend on the geographic location. Shewanella putrefaciens is a Gram-negative non-fermentative oxidative bacillus found in the environment. Infection usually manifests with a number of clinical syndromes, most commonly as skin or soft tissue infections, typically in patients whose immune system is compromised. Intra-abdominal abscess is extremely rare. We report a case of a 22-year-old female who presented with S. putrefaciens splenic abscesses as the first manifestation of diabetes mellitus, which was successfully managed with a course of antibiotic therapy.
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