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Revista de la Asociación Médica del Centro Médico ABC

2020, Number 2

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An Med Asoc Med Hosp ABC 2020; 65 (2)

Skin and soft tissue infection by Bacillus cereus

Gálvez MRE, Carranco DJA, Cárdenas MA, Sánchez-Hernández G

Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 148-152
PDF size: 283.62 Kb.


ABSTRACT

The genus Bacillus includes a group of bacteria that are highly resistant to extreme conditions in the environment. Bacillus cereus is a mobile and flagellated gram negative rod found in decaying organic matter, freshwater and sea water, plants, fomites and the intestinal tract of invertebrates from which soil and food products can be contaminated. The spectrum of diseases caused by Bacillus cereus includes infections of gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, nosocomial infections, ocular infections, central nervous system, skin, endocarditis, osteomyelitis and urinary tract infections. We present the case of a 13-year-old patient with severe skin and soft tissue infection due to Bacillus cereus who required surgical treatment, antibiotics administered intravenously and skin grafting. Although Bacillus cereus is not a frequent causative agent of cutaneous infection, we must have a high index of suspicion in certain circumstances, due to its high distribution in the environment and the potential seriousness of the infection it causes.


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