Brevibacterium ravenspurgense bacteremia

<i>Brevibacterium ravenspurgense</i> infections are exceptionally rare and frequently necessitate sophisticated laboratory analyses for precise identification. In this report, we detail a case of <i>Brevibacterium ravenspurgense</i> bacteremia in a patient suffering from adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare hereditary metabolic disorder. The diagnosis was validated using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, emphasizing the pivotal role of advanced molecular methodologies in pinpointing uncommon pathogens.Vancomycin was the preferred antibiotic for the treatment of <i>Brevibacterium ravenspurgense</i> infection. This case accentuates the importance of considering rare pathogens, particularly in patients with intricate medical backgrounds.

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IDCases
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2025-01-01
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02318
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Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
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Brevibacterium ravenspurgense bacteremia

Yonglin Hu, Daimin Xiao, Fang Xingyan, Ou Xingkun
IDCases
Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
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Brevibacterium ravenspurgense bacteremia

Yonglin Hu, Daimin Xiao, Fang Xingyan, Ou Xingkun
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<i>Brevibacterium ravenspurgense</i> infections are exceptionally rare and frequently necessitate sophisticated laboratory analyses for precise identification. In this report, we detail a case of <i>Brevibacterium ravenspurgense</i> bacteremia in a patient suffering from adrenoleukodystrophy, a rare hereditary metabolic disorder. The diagnosis was validated using 16S rRNA gene sequencing, emphasizing the pivotal role of advanced molecular methodologies in pinpointing uncommon pathogens.Vancomycin was the preferred antibiotic for the treatment of <i>Brevibacterium ravenspurgense</i> infection. This case accentuates the importance of considering rare pathogens, particularly in patients with intricate medical backgrounds.

IDCasesVol. 41
Zunyi Medical University (CN), First People’s Hospital of Zunyi (CN), Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College (CN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 85%
Diphtheria, Corynebacterium, and Tetanus
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