Campylobacter rectus Infection Leads to Lung Abscess: A Case Report and Literature Review
Xiaohui Zhu, Shijie Yu, Qiankuan Kang, Yansen Qiu, Mi Tian, E-Hong Cao
Abstract
Background: Campylobacter rectus is one of the anaerobic bacteria in the mouth. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 73-year-old man admitted for lung abscess caused by Campylobacter rectus with unique manifestations under electronic bronchoscopy, and the pathogen is first reported to be confirmed by metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) through testing bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. Conclusion: Sometimes, Campylobacter rectus can cause infection outside the mouth such as lung abscess. Most patients have good outcomes. Keywords: Campylobacter rectus , Wolinella recta , lung abscess, metagenomic next-generation sequencing, mNGS, electronic bronchoscopy
Topics & Concepts
Bronchoalveolar lavageMedicineCampylobacterAbscessLungLung abscessAnaerobic bacteriaSurgeryBacteriaInternal medicineBiologyGeneticsStreptococcal Infections and TreatmentsSalmonella and Campylobacter epidemiologyInfective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management