Nosocomial Sepsis Triggered by Pluralibacter gergoviae in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Case Report and Literature Review
Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, cilt.20, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 20
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.1055/s-0044-1792000
- Dergi Adı: Journal of Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Pluralibacter gergoviae, hospital-acquired infections, pediatric sepsis, nosocomial pathogens, contamination control
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Pluralibacter gergoviae is a rare opportunistic gram-negative Bacillus in humans and exhibits resistance to preservatives in cosmetic products. In this case report, we present nosocomial P. gergoviae sepsis that developed through contamination from a cleaning product in a previously healthy child without known chronic diseases, during pediatric intensive care unit care. Contamination with the same microorganism was detected even in unused samples of the cleaning product, leading to a recall of these items. This report highlights the case of hospital-acquired P. gergoviae sepsis to emphasize the importance of adherence to antiseptic protocols by health care workers, as well as the necessity for medical materials used in treatment and patient care to be produced and stored in compliance with appropriate regulations.