A case of Ignatzschineria bacteraemia in an unconscious man from the Netherlands. Issue 3 (25th June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Heddema, Edou; Janssen, Frank; Westreenen, Harro van
• Is Part Of: JMM case reports. Volume 3:Issue 3(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-06-25
• Subjects: Ignatzschineria -- maggots -- bacteraemia -- amoxicillin/clavulanic acid; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; 616.9041
• DOI: 10.1099/jmmcr.0.005043
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2053-3721

Abstract

Abstract : Introduction: Ignatzschineria species were previously known as Schineria species and are well known inhabitants of the larvae of the parasitic fly Wohlfahrtia magnifica . Case presentation: We report a case of Ignatzschineria species bacteraemia in a Dutch patient with a wound infested with maggots. Conclusion: In the past, these bacteria have been isolated from Wohlfahrtia magnifica, a fly not indigenous to The Netherlands. Other fly larvae such as the blowfly larvae probably infested the wound and harboured this Ignatzschineria strain which subsequently caused this bacteraemia. A two-week course of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid was given with good clinical response.