ABSTRACT

Objective

Sphingomonas spp. are bacteria commonly found in nature, soil, and water. These bacteria are commonly found in water sources such as bathtubs, pipes, seawater, ice, river water, and mineral water; they have also been isolated in hospital environments in hemodialysis fluid, dental irrigation systems, distilled water, nebulizers, and hospital water systems. There are more than 30 species, and only paucimobilis is pathogenic. It is a non-fermentative, gramnegative, opportunistic bacillus (1). Its virulence is low. It causes both community-acquired and healthcare-associated infections (2). Healthcare-associated infections associated with S. paucimobilis have increased in recent years due to the widespread use of invasive medical devices and the increasing number of immunocompromised patients (3). It is known to cause bacteremia, pneumonia, catheter-related infections, meningitis, peritonitis, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, postoperative endophthalmitis, empyema, spleen abscess, urinary tract infection, and biliary tract infection (4). They are resistant to penicillins and first-generation cephalosporins due to the production of chromosomally encoded beta-lactamases (5). Pediatric publications related to S. paucimobilis bacteremia are limited. It is a very rare cause of bacteremia. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the risk factors, antimicrobial susceptibility, treatment regimens, and clinical outcomes of S. paucimobilis and contribute to the literature

Materials and Methods

In conclusion, S. paucimobilis can cause various diseases in healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Although it is a microorganism with low clinical virulence, it can lead to septic shock, especially in immunocompromised patients. This bacterium, which causes increasingly frequent infections, should not be overlooked. More descriptive research is needed to characterize its clinical and microbiological features. This study showed that bloodstream infections associated with S. paucimobilis can lead to communityacquired or healthcare-associated infections and can be severe in immunocompromised and chronically ill individuals.

Results

In conclusion, S. paucimobilis can cause various diseases in healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Although it is a microorganism with low clinical virulence, it can lead to septic shock, especially in immunocompromised patients. This bacterium, which causes increasingly frequent infections, should not be overlooked. More descriptive research is needed to characterize its clinical and microbiological features. This study showed that bloodstream infections associated with S. paucimobilis can lead to communityacquired or healthcare-associated infections and can be severe in immunocompromised and chronically ill individuals.

Conclusion

In conclusion, S. paucimobilis can cause various diseases in healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Although it is a microorganism with low clinical virulence, it can lead to septic shock, especially in immunocompromised patients. This bacterium, which causes increasingly frequent infections, should not be overlooked. More descriptive research is needed to characterize its clinical and microbiological features. This study showed that bloodstream infections associated with S. paucimobilis can lead to communityacquired or healthcare-associated infections and can be severe in immunocompromised and chronically ill individuals.

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KEYWORDS

In conclusion, S. paucimobilis can cause various diseases in healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Although it is a microorganism with low clinical virulence, it can lead to septic shock, especially in immunocompromised patients. This bacterium, which causes increasingly frequent infections, should not be overlooked. More descriptive research is needed to characterize its clinical and microbiological features. This study showed that bloodstream infections associated with S. paucimobilis can lead to communityacquired or healthcare-associated infections and can be severe in immunocompromised and chronically ill individuals.

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INTRODUCTION

In conclusion, S. paucimobilis can cause various diseases in healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Although it is a microorganism with low clinical virulence, it can lead to septic shock, especially in immunocompromised patients. This bacterium, which causes increasingly frequent infections, should not be overlooked. More descriptive research is needed to characterize its clinical and microbiological features. This study showed that bloodstream infections associated with S. paucimobilis can lead to communityacquired or healthcare-associated infections and can be severe in immunocompromised and chronically ill individuals.

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MATERIALS AND METHODS

In conclusion, S. paucimobilis can cause various diseases in healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Although it is a microorganism with low clinical virulence, it can lead to septic shock, especially in immunocompromised patients. This bacterium, which causes increasingly frequent infections, should not be overlooked. More descriptive research is needed to characterize its clinical and microbiological features. This study showed that bloodstream infections associated with S. paucimobilis can lead to communityacquired or healthcare-associated infections and can be severe in immunocompromised and chronically ill individuals.

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RESULTS

In conclusion, S. paucimobilis can cause various diseases in healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Although it is a microorganism with low clinical virulence, it can lead to septic shock, especially in immunocompromised patients. This bacterium, which causes increasingly frequent infections, should not be overlooked. More descriptive research is needed to characterize its clinical and microbiological features. This study showed that bloodstream infections associated with S. paucimobilis can lead to communityacquired or healthcare-associated infections and can be severe in immunocompromised and chronically ill individuals.

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DISCUSSION

In conclusion, S. paucimobilis can cause various diseases in healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Although it is a microorganism with low clinical virulence, it can lead to septic shock, especially in immunocompromised patients. This bacterium, which causes increasingly frequent infections, should not be overlooked. More descriptive research is needed to characterize its clinical and microbiological features. This study showed that bloodstream infections associated with S. paucimobilis can lead to communityacquired or healthcare-associated infections and can be severe in immunocompromised and chronically ill individuals.

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CONCLUSION

In conclusion, S. paucimobilis can cause various diseases in healthy and immunocompromised individuals. Although it is a microorganism with low clinical virulence, it can lead to septic shock, especially in immunocompromised patients. This bacterium, which causes increasingly frequent infections, should not be overlooked. More descriptive research is needed to characterize its clinical and microbiological features. This study showed that bloodstream infections associated with S. paucimobilis can lead to communityacquired or healthcare-associated infections and can be severe in immunocompromised and chronically ill individuals.

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