Title : A case of urinary tract infection caused by Achromobacter xylosoxidans in an immunocompetent young male patient
Abstract:
Achromobacter xylosoxidans, formerly called Alcaligenes xylosoxidans, is an oxidase-positive, non-fermentative bacilli primarily found in contaminated soil or water. Irrespective of the age group, it primarily causes opportunistic infections in certain conditions and hospital-acquired infections in certain conditions. Being a rare causative agent, it has been reported to cause prosthetic valve endocarditis, peritonitis, skin and soft tissue infections, hepatobiliary infections, primary bacteremia, catheter-related bloodstream infections, otitis media, pneumonia, urinary tract infections, corneal ulcers, post-operative wound infections, and meningitis, particularly in immunocompromised patients. Infections in immunocompetent patients are quite rare, and only limited studies are available regarding their prevalence. Theory explains that immunocompromised patients are commonly affected more than immunocompetent patients. Urinary tract infections are caused by a wide range of pathogens, including Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria as well as fungi. Urinary tract infection secondary to Achromobacter xylosoxidans, as well as in an immunocompetent adult, is quite uncommon. In our study, we dealt with a case of urinary tract infection in an immunocompetent young male patient caused by A. xylosoxidans, who was admitted, treated with susceptible antibiotics, recovered, and discharged back home with no specific complaints.
