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Vecilla DF, Grande JR, Valcárcel NF, Toboso MCN, Gutiérrez MJU, Muro FEC, Ocampo-Sosa A, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Two episodes of bacteremia of zoonotic origin caused by different Streptococcus canis isolates in the same patient within a time span of 1 year. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2024; 43:383-387. [PMID: 37996728 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-023-04718-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 11/25/2023]
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Two episodes of bacteremia of cutaneous origin in a female patient were caused by two unrelated Streptococcus canis isolates within 1-year interval between the two infection episodes. The most likelihood transmission route in both episodes was a dog pet that habitually licked patient´s legs. Isolates were characterised by antimicrobial susceptibility test and whole genome sequencing. They belonged to sequence type (ST) 40 and 43, respectively. The ST40 isolate harboured antimicrobial resistance genes aadE, ermB and tetO, displaying resistance to erythromycin, clindamycin and tetracyclines, while ST43 isolate did not presented any known antimicrobial resistance determinant and was susceptible to all antibiotics tested. S. canis infections are rare in human; however, attention is needed for patients at risk with companion animals.
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- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Department, Basurto University Hospital, Avenida Montevideo 18, 48013, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Microbiology Service, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, Health Research Institute Marqués de Valdecilla (IDIVAL), Av. Valdecilla S/N, 39008, Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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- Microbiology Service, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, Health Research Institute Marqués de Valdecilla (IDIVAL), Av. Valdecilla S/N, 39008, Santander, Cantabria, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Department, Basurto University Hospital, Avenida Montevideo 18, 48013, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Department, Basurto University Hospital, Avenida Montevideo 18, 48013, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Department, Basurto University Hospital, Avenida Montevideo 18, 48013, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Microbiology Service, University Hospital Marqués de Valdecilla, Health Research Institute Marqués de Valdecilla (IDIVAL), Av. Valdecilla S/N, 39008, Santander, Cantabria, Spain.
- CIBERINFEC, Health Institute Carlos III, Monforte de Lemos 5, 28029, Madrid, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Department, Basurto University Hospital, Avenida Montevideo 18, 48013, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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Fernández Vecilla D, Roche Matheus MP, Urrutikoetxea Gutiérrez M, Iglesias Hidalgo G, Aspichueta Vivanco C, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Brain abscess caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis and Eubacterium nodatum mimicking acute stroke. Anaerobe 2023; 84:102801. [PMID: 38007215 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2023.102801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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We described a case of a 65-year-old man with a brain abscess caused by Porphyromonas gingivalis and Eubacterium nodatum. The patient presented right central facial nerve palsy, mutism and right hemiparesis at the examination. The patient underwent a left frontal craniotomy with evacuation of the brain abscess. Specimens were collected for microbiological analysis and intravenous treatment was started with levetiracetam, dexamethasone, meropenem (1 g/8 h) and linezolid (600 mg/12 h). After identification of anaerobic bacteria the antibiotic treatment was changed to piperacillin/tazobactam (4 g/0,5 g/8 h), fulfilling 8 weeks of antibiotic with good clinical and radiological evolution.
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- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Clinical Microbiology Service, Laredo Regional Hospital, Av. Derechos Humanos, 40, 39770, Laredo, Cantabria, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain
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Vecilla DF, Radigales JR, Vivanco CA, Llanos MIG, Arco JLDDTD. Lymphangitis caused by Nocardia brasiliensis after a mosquito bite. An Pediatr (Barc) 2023; 99:431-432. [PMID: 37598077 DOI: 10.1016/j.anpede.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain.
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- Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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Fernández Vecilla D, Saiz Camín M, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Chronic cough in an immigrant patient. Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed) 2023; 41:635-637. [PMID: 37248153 DOI: 10.1016/j.eimce.2023.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Servicio de Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces Bizkaia, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain.
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- Servicio de Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Universitario de Cruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces Bizkaia, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Servicio de Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces Bizkaia, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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Fernández Vecilla D, Roche Matheus MP, Urrutikoetxea Gutiérrez MJ, Calvo Muro FE, Aspichueta Vivanco C, López Azkarreta I, Grau García M, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Disseminated Nocardia farcinica infection associated with bacteraemia and osteomyelitis pubis in an elderly patient. Infect Dis (Lond) 2023; 55:738-743. [PMID: 37376969 DOI: 10.1080/23744235.2023.2229425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE We describe a rare case of a disseminated Nocardia farcinica infection associated with hip osteomyelitis. METHODS A 91-year-old female patient was admitted with oedema of her right leg, fever of 38 °C and data consistent with ruptured Baker's cyst. A disseminated Nocardia farcinica infection including bloodstream infection, pneumonia and multiple abscesses along both lower limbs was observed. RESULTS After a four-week course of 320 mg/1600 mg/12 h of intravenous trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and multiple chirurgic drainages the patient was discharged with oral trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Nevertheless, the patient expired done month after being discharged from the hospital. CONCLUSIONS The implementation of a combination of intravenous antibiotics and drainages resulted in an initial improvement in the patient's condition. However, despite these interventions, the patient ultimately passed away probably due to natural causes.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Biscay, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Biscay, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Biscay, Spain
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- Radiodiagnosis Service of Basurto University Hospital, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Biscay, Spain
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Pérez Ramos IS, Angulo López I, Aspichueta Vivanco C, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Infectious spondylodiscitis by Serratia marcescens: A diagnostic challenge. Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed) 2023; 41:442-443. [PMID: 37117146 DOI: 10.1016/j.eimce.2023.04.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Revised: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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- Iris Sharon Pérez Ramos
- Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Basurto, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces Bizkaia, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Basurto, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces Bizkaia, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain.
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- Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Basurto, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces Bizkaia, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Universitario Basurto, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces Bizkaia, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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Fernández Vecilla D, Urrutikoetxea Gutiérrez MJ, Roche Matheus MP, Angulo López I, Aspichueta Vivanco C, Calvo Muro FE, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Description of eight human infections caused by Bacteroides pyogenes in a tertiary hospital of northern Spain. Anaerobe 2023; 82:102759. [PMID: 37419176 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2023.102759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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Bacteroides pyogenes is a Gram-negative obligate anaerobe, saccharolytic, non-motile, non-pigment-producing and non-spore-forming rod. Reports of human infections caused by B. pyogenes are scarce, with approximately 30 cases documented in scientific literature. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of 8 different patients and to study the in vitro antibiotic susceptibility of the strains, as well as to evaluate the in vivo activity of the prescribed treatments. We conducted a descriptive retrospective study by searching all B. pyogenes isolates from January 2010 to March 2023 at the Basurto University Hospital. This included all cases, both in monomicrobial or polymicrobial cultures. Among the eight patients, three experienced severe infections such as bacteremia and osteomyelitis. All the strains were susceptible to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, piperacillin/tazobactam, imipenem, meropenem, clindamycin, metronidazole and moxifloxacin.
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- Basurto University Hospital, Clinical Microbiology Service, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Basque Country, Spain
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- Basurto University Hospital, Clinical Microbiology Service, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Basque Country, Spain
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- Basurto University Hospital, Clinical Microbiology Service, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Basque Country, Spain
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- Basurto University Hospital, Clinical Microbiology Service, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Basque Country, Spain
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- Basurto University Hospital, Clinical Microbiology Service, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Basque Country, Spain
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- Basurto University Hospital, Clinical Microbiology Service, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Basque Country, Spain
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Fernández Vecilla D, Roche Matheus MP, Urrutikoetxea Gutiérrez MJ, Pérez Ramos IS, Hidalgo GI, Calvo Muro FE, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Fusobacterium ulcerans. From tropical ulcers to gut commensal and bacterial translocation? Anaerobe 2023; 81:102733. [PMID: 37086754 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2023.102733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2023] [Revised: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 04/24/2023]
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The genusFusobacterium contains currently 13 species presenting as non-spore-forming, obligate anaerobic, gram-negative fusiform rods. Fusobacterium ulcerans was discovered in 1988 causing tropical ulcers. We present the case of a patient with diverticulitis complicated with bacteremia. Both aerobic bottles were positive at 20 and 24 h, while one anaerobic bottle was positive at 36 h. Escherichia coli and Fusobacterium ulcerans were identified from subcultures by MALDI-TOF MS with a score of 2.02 and 2.35, respectively. The 16S rRNA gene was sequenced in order to confirm the identification of F. ulcerans with a 100% homology to the reference strain. The patient was treated with 4 g/0,5 g of IV piperacillin/tazobactam and later with 1 g/0,2 g of amoxicillin/clavulanic during 7 days with good clinical evolution.
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- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Radiodiagnosis Service of Cruces University Hospital, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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Fernández Vecilla D, Zugazaga Inchaurza K, Lombide Aguirre I, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Phenotypic and genotypic characterization of Shigella sonnei carrying the extended-spectrum beta-lactamase CTX-M-27. A report of two cases in Spain in men who have sex with men. Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed) 2023; 41:248-250. [PMID: 36868981 DOI: 10.1016/j.eimce.2023.02.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2022] [Revised: 06/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/12/2022] [Indexed: 03/05/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Servicio de Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain.
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- Servicio de Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain.
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain; Servicio de Enfermedades Infecciosas, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain.
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- Servicio de Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain.
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Fernández Vecilla D, Oiartzabal Elorriaga U, Urrutikoetxea Gutiérrez MJ, Pérez Ramos IS, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Jaw osteomielitis and myositis caused by Bacteroides pyogenes. Anaerobe 2023; 79:102670. [PMID: 36423884 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2022.102670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Revised: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 11/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Radiodiagnosis Service of Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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Fernández Vecilla D, Unzaga Barañano MJ, García de Andoin Sojo C, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. [Cavitary pneumonia and sepsis caused by ST23 hypervirulent Klebsiella pneumoniae]. Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed) 2023; 41:129-131. [PMID: 36759051 DOI: 10.1016/j.eimce.2022.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, España; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Baracaldo, Vizcaya, España.
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- Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, España; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Baracaldo, Vizcaya, España
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- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Baracaldo, Vizcaya, España; Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, España
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- Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, España; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Baracaldo, Vizcaya, España
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Fernández Vecilla D, Roche Matheus MP, Pérez Ramos IS, Urrutikoetxea Gutiérrez MJ, Iglesias Hidalgo G, Calvo Muro FE, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Is Bacteroides finegoldii a new bacterial pathogen? Anaerobe 2023; 79:102690. [PMID: 36586473 DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2022.102690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 12/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Bacteoides finegoldii is a Gram-negative, rod-shaped and obligate anaerobic bacteria isolated in human feces during studies of intestinal microbiota. We present a case report in which B. finegoldii was isolated and identified from the blood culture of a 93-year-old patient with abdominal pain. Microbiological identification was performed by MALDI-TOF MS and confirmed later by 16S rRNA sequencing. An abdomino-pelvic CT scan was conducted, showing a mass of neoplastic appearance that infiltrated the sigmoid colon and bladder, probably producing a colo-vesical fistula. Up to now, this is the first report of B. finegoldii causing human infection.
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- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Radiodiagnosis Service of Cruces University Hospital, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology and Parasitology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao, Biscay, Spain; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Biscay, Spain.
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Fernández Vecilla D, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. [Infectious endocarditis due to Streptococcus cristatus]. Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin (Engl Ed) 2023; 41:314-315. [PMID: 36710165 DOI: 10.1016/j.eimce.2022.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Servicio de Microbiología y Parasitología, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, OSI Bilbao-Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, España; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, España.
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- Servicio de Microbiología y Parasitología, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, OSI Bilbao-Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, España; Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, España
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Vecilla DF, Matheus MPR, Hidalgo GI, de Tuesta Del Arco JLD. Osteomyelitis caused by Pasteurella multocida and Bacteroides pyogenes after cat bite. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2023; 42:125-128. [PMID: 36348263 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-022-04520-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao (Biscay), Spain.
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Barakaldo (Biscay), Spain.
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao (Biscay), Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Barakaldo (Biscay), Spain
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- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Barakaldo (Biscay), Spain
- Radiodiagnosis Service of Cruces University Hospital, Barakaldo, Spain
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- Clinical Microbiology Service, Basurto University Hospital, 18 Avenida Montevideo, 48013, Bilbao (Biscay), Spain
- Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute, Cruces Plaza, 48903, Barakaldo (Biscay), Spain
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Fernández Vecilla D, Urrutikoetxea Gutiérrez MJ, Ugalde Zárraga E, Urizar Gorosarri M, Rodríguez Iriarte ML, Díaz de Tuesta Del Arco JL. Mycotic pseudoaneurysm and aortitis caused by Candida sake. Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed) 2022; 75:1077-1079. [PMID: 35718724 DOI: 10.1016/j.rec.2022.05.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain.
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain; Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain; Servicio de Medicina Nuclear, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Departamento de Microbiología y Parasitología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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