Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Mestra Cindy

Publications

• Case Report
  Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheter's Infection by Leclercia Adecarboxylata: First Case Report in Colombia
  Author(s): Coronado Jorge, Mestra Cindy, Vargas Alejandra and Viadero DavidCoronado Jorge, Mestra Cindy, Vargas Alejandra and Viadero David
  
  Introduction: Leclercia adecarboxylata is an opportunistic gram-negative bacillus from the enterobacteria group, rarely isolated. It is generally reported as a single infection in immunosuppressed patients and less frequently in poly-microbial cultures in immune-competent patients. Clinical case: 60-years-old male with chronic kidney disease in haemodialysis since 2010, first by arteriovenous fistula and since 2014 by right jugular tunnelled catheter. During a session of haemodialysis, he presents an episode of chills and fever without apparent infectious focus; infection of catheter is suspected. Blood cultures are ordered, as well as beginning empirical therapy with vancomycin and amikacin via catheter. Blood cultures reported multisensible Leclercia adecarboxylata, presenting a good clinical response and negative blood cultures after treatment. Discussion: L. Adecarboxylata is an.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000273

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