Case Report: Urinary tract isolation of Cronobacter sakazakii in an oncohaematological patient in Southern Italy

This case highlights a rare urinary tract infection caused by <i>C. sakazakii</i> in an immunocompromised adult. Conventional culture-based methods, with confirmation on two different media, enabled accurate identification of the pathogen. Prompt empirical antimicrobial therapy resulted in rapid clinical improvement and complete recovery. Reporting such cases contributes to awareness of this emerging pathogen in adult oncological patients and underscores the importance of culture-based diagnosis to guide effective management.