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Abarca J, Awada B, Itkin B, Milupi M. Poly-microbial Clostridium cadaveris bacteremia in an immune-compromised patient. Oxf Med Case Reports 2023; 2023:omac146. [PMID: 36694598 PMCID: PMC9853932 DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omac146] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023] Open
Abstract
Clostridium cadaveris (C. cadaveris), a strict anaerobic gram-positive rod, is rarely reported in clinical specimens. Since its detection in 1899, it has always been linked to the decay of dead bodies. C. cadaveris is considered non-pathogenic to humans, however infrequently it can cause severe infections including bacteremia. The latter was typically associated with gastro-intestinal pathologies. We report the first case of C. cadaveris invasive infection at Sultanate Oman. The source was most probably an infected decubitus ulcer.
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Affiliation(s)
- Jorge Abarca
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center, PO Box 566, Al Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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- Correspondence address. Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Center, PO Box 566, Al Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. Tel: +0096822 774000; E-mail:
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- Division of Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center, PO Box 566, Al Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Care and Research Center, PO Box 566, Al Khoud, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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Li X, Wu X, Xu Y, Liu Y. First Report of Bacteremia Caused by Clostridium cadaveris in China. Infect Drug Resist 2021; 14:5411-5415. [PMID: 34955643 PMCID: PMC8692879 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s344062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background Bacteremia caused by C. cadaveris is an extremely rare infection that accounts for 0.5–2% of all positive blood cultures. C. cadaveris is an opportunistic agent that is highly lethal in immunocompromised or epithelial barrier disruption hosts. Case Presentation A 74-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital with a high fever. The patient was diagnosed with an abdominal infection after a bowel invasion and recurrence of an ovarian tumor after surgery. Blood sample culturing yielded transparent, smooth, moist, slightly raised colonies without a hemolytic ring. C. cadaveris was identified by gram staining and MALDI-TOF MS. 16S rRNA gene sequencing confirmed a sequence homologous to C. cadaveris in the GenBank database. Drug susceptibility testing showed that C. cadaveris was sensitive to cefoxitin, clindamycin, imipenem, meropenem, metronidazole, and vancomycin. After treatment, the patient’s body temperature was normal and she was discharged from the hospital. Conclusion This is the first case report of bacteremia caused by C. cadaveris in China and also the first report of identifying C. cadaveris in clinical specimens by MALDI-TOF MS. This case study could increase the awareness of these infections in China.
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- Xiangyun Li
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China.,NHC Key Laboratory of Study on Abnormal Gametes and Reproductive Tract, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China.,Anhui Province Key Laboratory of Reproductive Health and Genetics, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, People's Republic of China
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Satora M, Magdziarz M, Rząsa A, Rypuła K, Płoneczka-Janeczko K. Insight into the intestinal microbiome of farrowing sows following the administration of garlic (Allium sativum) extract and probiotic bacteria cultures under farming conditions. BMC Vet Res 2020; 16:442. [PMID: 33187511 PMCID: PMC7666521 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-020-02659-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2019] [Accepted: 10/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background Due to the tendency to reduce antibiotic use in humans and animals, more attention is paid to feed additives as their replacement. Crucial role of feed additives is to improve the health status, production efficiency and performance. In this original research, we estimate the potential influence of garlic (Allium sativum) extract and probiotic formula including Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Lactobacillus fermentum on the intestinal microbiota of sows, using the next generation sequencing method (NGS). Results Our results indicate that the overall species richness as well as the composition of swine gut microbiota may be shaped by regular feeding with supplemented additives. On the Family and Genus level both additives (garlic extract and probiotics) seem to decrease microbiome diversity and richness. However, when it comes to garlic supplementation, we found the opposite trend on the Species level. Conclusions The analysis of the selected microbial function indicates that both additives used in this study (garlic extract and composition of probiotics) seem to create a greater metabolic potential than estimated in a control group of sows. A general trend of losing or decreasing members of pathogenic species in the swine microbiome seems to occur in relation to both supplemented additives. In the prevention of some bacterial diseases supplemented additives could be considered for future use.
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- Marta Satora
- Department of Epizootiology with Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Plac Grunwaldzki 45, Wrocław, Poland
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- Hugo Steinhaus Center, Faculty of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Wrocław University of Science and Technology, Wyspianskiego 27, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Immunology, Pathophysiology and Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Norwida 31, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Epizootiology with Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Plac Grunwaldzki 45, Wrocław, Poland
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- Department of Epizootiology with Clinic for Birds and Exotic Animals, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, Plac Grunwaldzki 45, Wrocław, Poland.
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Corrigan RA, Lomas-Cabeza J, Stubbs D, McNally M. Clostridium cadaveris Osteomyelitis: an Unusual Pathogen which Highlights the Importance of Deep Tissue Sampling in Chronic Osteomyelitis. J Bone Jt Infect 2020; 5:96-100. [PMID: 32455100 PMCID: PMC7242405 DOI: 10.7150/jbji.43801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Clostridium cadaveris, named following its identification in human corpses, is an unusual pathogen. We report the first case of C. cadaveris osteomyelitis. This case highlights the importance of deep tissue sampling and appropriate culture to correctly identify causative pathogens and guide targeted antimicrobial therapy in difficult-to-treat infections like chronic osteomyelitis.
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- Ruth Alexandra Corrigan
- Bone Infection Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7HE, UK.,Nuffield Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Radcliffe Department of Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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- Bone Infection Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7HE, UK
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- Bone Infection Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7HE, UK
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- Bone Infection Unit, Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Oxford, OX3 7HE, UK
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White JK, Nielsen JL, Madsen AM. Microbial species and biodiversity in settling dust within and between pig farms. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2019; 171:558-567. [PMID: 30771719 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2019.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2018] [Revised: 11/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 05/14/2023]
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The airborne fungal and bacterial species present in pig farm dust have not been well characterised even though these bioaerosols are known to cause inflammation and other airway maladies. In this study, the microbial species and composition in airborne dust within and between pig farms were investigated. Passively sedimenting dust from six pig farms were collected using electrostatic dust collectors. The bacterial and fungal species were identified using matrix-assisted laser desorption-ionisation time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and next generation sequencing (NGS). Dust samples taken within the same stable section revealed high resemblance and stability. Constrained statistical analysis of the microbial community compositions indicated that the types of stable did not appear to have a great effect on the bacterial and fungal β-diversity. In contrast to this, the farm from which samples were taken appeared to have the greatest effect on the bacterial β-diversity, but this trend was not observed for the fungal β-diversity. The most common bacteria and fungi according to NGS data were anaerobes typically associated with the pig intestinal tract and yeasts respectively. Bacterial sedimentation varied at a rate between 103 and 109 CFU/m2/day, with the most common species after aerobic incubation being Aerococcus viridans and Staphylococcus equorum, while Clostridium perfringens and Staphylococcus simulans were the most common species after anaerobic incubation. A total of 28 different species of bacteria and fungi were classifiable as pathogens. In conclusion, the biodiversity in pig farm dust shows a high diversity of bacterial species. However, samples from the same stable section resembled each other, but also different sections within the same farm also resembled each other, thus indicating a high degree of community stability in the dust source. In regards to fungal identification, the biodiversity was observed to be similar between samples from different stable sections and farms, indicating a higher degree of similarities in the mycobiomes found across pig farms studied.
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- John Kerr White
- Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7 H, 9220 Aalborg Ø, Denmark; The National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Lersø Parkallé 105, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark.
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- Department of Chemistry and Bioscience, Aalborg University, Fredrik Bajers Vej 7 H, 9220 Aalborg Ø, Denmark.
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- The National Research Centre for the Working Environment, Lersø Parkallé 105, 2100 Copenhagen Ø, Denmark.
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Kiu R, Caim S, Alcon-Giner C, Belteki G, Clarke P, Pickard D, Dougan G, Hall LJ. Preterm Infant-Associated Clostridium tertium, Clostridium cadaveris, and Clostridium paraputrificum Strains: Genomic and Evolutionary Insights. Genome Biol Evol 2018; 9:2707-2714. [PMID: 29044436 PMCID: PMC5647805 DOI: 10.1093/gbe/evx210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/28/2017] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Clostridium species (particularly Clostridium difficile, Clostridium botulinum, Clostridium tetani and Clostridium perfringens) are associated with a range of human and animal diseases. Several other species including Clostridium tertium, Clostridium cadaveris, and Clostridium paraputrificum have also been linked with sporadic human infections, however there is very limited, or in some cases, no genomic information publicly available. Thus, we isolated one C. tertium strain, one C. cadaveris strain and three C. paraputrificum strains from preterm infants residing within neonatal intensive care units and performed Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) using Illumina HiSeq. In this report, we announce the open availability of the draft genomes: C. tertium LH009, C. cadaveris LH052, C. paraputrificum LH025, C. paraputrificum LH058, and C. paraputrificum LH141. These genomes were checked for contamination in silico to ensure purity, and we confirmed species identity and phylogeny using both 16S rRNA gene sequences (from PCR and in silico) and WGS-based approaches. Average Nucleotide Identity (ANI) was used to differentiate genomes from their closest relatives to further confirm speciation boundaries. We also analysed the genomes for virulence-related factors and antimicrobial resistance genes, and detected presence of tetracycline and methicillin resistance, and potentially harmful enzymes, including multiple phospholipases and toxins. The availability of genomic data in open databases, in tandem with our initial insights into the genomic content and virulence traits of these pathogenic Clostridium species, should enable the scientific community to further investigate the disease-causing mechanisms of these bacteria with a view to enhancing clinical diagnosis and treatment.
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- Raymond Kiu
- The Gut Health and Food Safety Programme, Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom.,Norwich Medical School, Norwich Research Park, University of East Anglia, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- The Gut Health and Food Safety Programme, Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- The Gut Health and Food Safety Programme, Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, The Rosie Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, United Kingdom
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- Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, Wellcome Genome Campus, Hinxton, United Kingdom
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- The Gut Health and Food Safety Programme, Quadram Institute Bioscience, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom
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Clostridium cadaveris Septic Arthritis After Total Right Hip Arthroplasty in an Immunocompetent Host. INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 2017. [DOI: 10.1097/ipc.0000000000000465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Mallozzi M, Viswanathan VK, Vedantam G. Spore-forming Bacilli and Clostridia in human disease. Future Microbiol 2010; 5:1109-23. [DOI: 10.2217/fmb.10.60] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Many Gram-positive spore-forming bacteria in the Firmicute phylum are important members of the human commensal microbiota, which, in rare cases, cause opportunistic infections. Other spore-formers, however, have evolved to become dedicated pathogens that can cause a striking variety of diseases. Despite variations in disease presentation, the etiologic agent is often the spore, with bacterially produced toxins playing a central role in the pathophysiology of infection. This review will focus on the specific diseases caused by spores of the Clostridia and Bacilli.
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- Michael Mallozzi
- Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology, University of Arizona, 1117, East Lowell St., Building 90, Room 303, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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- Department of Veterinary Science and Microbiology, University of Arizona, 1117, East Lowell St., Building 90, Room 303, Tucson, AZ 85721, USA
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Leung J, Sasson M, Patel SR, Viveiros K. Clostrium cadaveris intra-peritoneal abscess. Am J Gastroenterol 2009; 104:2635-6. [PMID: 19806102 DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2009.347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Schade RP, Van Rijn M, Timmers HJLM, Dofferhoff ASM, Klaassen CHW, Meis JFGM. Clostridium cadaveris bacteraemia: two cases and review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 38:59-62. [PMID: 16338840 DOI: 10.1080/00365540500388792] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Clostridium cadaveris is a strict anaerobic Gram-positive rod that is the most prominent bacterium during the decay of dead bodies. We present 2 rare cases of bacteraemia with C. cadaveris. The source of both infectious episodes was most probably of gastrointestinal origin.
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- Rogier P Schade
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
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Clostridium ramosum Bacteremia and Osteomyelitis in a Patient with Infected Pressure Sores. INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 2001. [DOI: 10.1097/00019048-200102000-00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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