Unusual Localization of Presumptive Sarcina ventriculi in the Terminal Ileum: A Case Report
The significance of Sarcina microorganisms and their mechanisms of injury remain poorly understood. The identification of <i>Sarcina ventriculi</i> in the terminal ileum, which is an unusual and previously unreported finding, adds a new perspective to our understanding of its pathogenic potential and anatomical distribution. While the patient's clinical decline was influenced by multiple factors, including GVHD, recurrent sepsis, and multiorgan failure, the role of <i>Sarcina ventriculi</i> as a potential exacerbating factor remains unclear.
Authors
- Reza Khorvash (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4644-5358)
- Osama M. Abu Ata
- Nidal M. Almasri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6009-7906)
- Dua Abuquteish (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7269-7853)
- Daifallah AlNawawi
Institutions
- Midwestern University (US)
- Hashemite University (JO)
- King Hussein Cancer Center (JO)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pathogens
- Published
- 2025-09-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens14090931
- Primary Topic
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00