Psychrobacter sanguinis Wound Infection Associated with Marine Environment Exposure, Washington, USA.

ABSTRACT: We report a 26-year-old man with Psychrobacter sanguinis cellulitis of a wound sustained during ocean fishing in Washington, USA, in 2017. Psychrobacter spp. are opportunistic pathogens found in a wide range of environments. Clinicians should be aware of Psychrobacter spp. and perform 16S rRNA sequencing if this pathogen is suspected.

SUBMITTER: Bonwitt J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6154140 | biostudies-literature |

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature