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Polymicrobial infection with Kluyvera species secondary to pressure necrosis of the hand, a case report
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
  • Garyn Metoyer
  • Scott Huff, Wright State University
  • Ron Michael Johnson, Wright State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2019
Abstract

Kluyvera is a rare infection in the upper extremity. Originally identified as an opportunistic pathogen, the virulence of Kluyvera has been debated. An elderly male presented with multiple pressure sores after being found down for an unknown time period. A hand abscess bacterial culture grew Kluyvera species as part of a polymicrobial infection. Despite multiple debridements, antibiotics and wound care, his clinical course ultimately was unsatisfactory and eventually fatal.

DOI
10.1093/jscr/rjz262
Citation Information
Garyn Metoyer, Scott Huff and Ron Michael Johnson. "Polymicrobial infection with Kluyvera species secondary to pressure necrosis of the hand, a case report" Journal of Surgical Case Reports Vol. 11 (2019) ISSN: 2042-8812
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/ronmichael-johnson/8/