Resumen

Bordetella bronchiseptica is a rare cause of invasive human infection. The most common infection in humans is the respiratory tract infection and it is usually associated with immunosuppression, particularly acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). We report a case of a pneumonia and peritonitis in a 42-year-old female with alcoholic liver disease. The patient died despite treatment with antibiotics. This case illustrates the potential virulence of B. bronchiseptica in susceptible patients and to our knowledge it is the first case of primary peritonitis due to this organism.

Palabras clave: Bordetella bronchiseptica peritonitis pneumonia.

2012-09-27   |   552 visitas   |   Evalua este artículo 0 valoraciones

Vol. 6 Núm.7. Julio 2012 Pags. 588-591 J Infect Developing Countries 2012; 6(7)