Corynebacterium Bovis: A Rare Case of Persistent Bacterial Keratitis and Corneal Perforation

Corynebacterium bovis infection after autologous fat grafting in breast augmentation: a case report

In this report, we present a case study of a rare human bacterium, Corynebacterium bovis, which caused an infection in a patient who had undergone autologous fat-based breast augmentation using cryopreserved fat. This infection occurred during a secondary fat grafting procedure. To identify the bacteria causing the infection, we used high-throughput DNA sequencing technology since this bacterium is seldomly reported in human infections. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous imipenem. We also discuss potential factors that may have contributed to this unusual bacterial infection and propose that DNA sequencing can be a useful tool in cases where standard culture techniques fail to identify the causative agent. Additionally, we highlight the importance of further research on the cryopreservation of fat. In summary, this case highlights the possibility of rare bacterial infections occurring after fat grafting procedures and emphasizes the importance of identifying the causative agent through advanced techniques such as DNA sequencing. Further research is needed to improve our understanding of the risks associated with cryopreservation of fat and to identify ways to prevent these types of infections in the future.

Corynebacterium bovis surgical site infection and brain abscess: The first case report and literature review

Corynebacterium bovis is a mainly zoonotic pathogen, a common cause of bovine mastitis. It is however rarely pathogenic in humans, with only few cases reported in the literature. We present the first reported case of neurosurgical site infection due to c.bovis, resulting in a brain abscess. A 75-year-old female presented with dysphasia resulting from lung metastases. She underwent surgical resection, and four months later presented with swelling, tenderness and crusted exudate over the surgical site. Mri revealed surgical site infection and brain abscess, therefore the patient underwent urgent surgery. C.bovis was isolated from all specimens sent from different locations. The patient received appropriate antibiotic treatment without sequela. C. Bovis is being increasingly reported as a cause of various human infections, and should not automatically be considered to be a mere contaminant. It is imperative to be certain, prior to the antibiotics treatment, that this particular isolate is likely to be the pathogen, as it can be evident when there are multiple positive cultures of this pathogen from several locations.