Oral ulcer by Sphingomonas paucimobilis: first report. Issue 10 (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Santarelli, A.; Mascitti, M.; Galeazzi, R.; Marziali, A.; Busco, F.; Procaccini, M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery. Volume 45:Issue 10(2016:Oct.)
• Page Start: 1280
• Page End: 1282
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: Sphingomonas paucimobilis -- oral ulcer -- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative; Oral Surgical Procedures; Surgery, Oral; Dentistry; Maxilla -- Surgery; Mouth -- Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.52059
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2016.07.006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0901-5027

Abstract

Abstract: The first case of an oral infection caused by Sphingomonas paucimobilis is reported. A 73-year-old man presented with a gingival ulcer with bone exposure affecting the attached gingiva in the anterior maxillary region. He reported pain during chewing and the presence of fever. Since the first case of S. paucimobilis infection was reported in 1977, involving a leg ulcer, the number of reports related to this organism has been increasing, indicating that the bacterium should be considered an emerging pathogen. It is possible that other non-classical pathogens of the oral cavity may be responsible for infectious lesions, which represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.