Hepatology and Pancreatic Science

Liver Intensive Therapy Unit, King’s College Hospital, London SE5 9RS, UK

Publications

• Case Report   
  Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Infection in a Liver Transplant Patient: A Case Report
  Author(s): Bindu Mulakavalupil, Ahneez Abdul Hameed*, Francesca Trovato and Anita Verma
  
  Lacticaseibacillus spp., are Gram-positive bacteria found in human mucosa and various fermented foods. Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus, has been recognized for its beneficial effects on gut and vaginal microflora, though it can act as an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised individuals. We present the first case of L. rhamnosus pleural empyema and intraabdominal infection in a post liver transplant patient and review of literature. The isolate from peritoneal and pleural fluids was fully resistant to commonly used antibiotics in post-transplant setting. It was only susceptible to metronidazole. Most infections in literature are reported in patients with chronic illnesses and are associated with high mortality. In conclusion although L. rhamnosus is an opportunistic pathogen, but this and other reported cases emphasizes the necessity f.. Read More»
  

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