Ralstonia Mannitolilytica: An increasingly recognized healthcare-associated pathogen

Authors

  • Jombo Namushi Paediatric Infectious Diseases Unit, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Hafsah Tootla Division of Medical Microbiology, National Health Laboratory Service, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
  • Brian Eley Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15641/jafspidVol2pp1-5

Keywords:

Ralstonia mannitolilytica, CNS infection, children, adolescents

Abstract

Ralstonia species are more frequently being recognised as causative agents of serious healthcare-associated infection especially among immunocompromised individuals. Ralstonia species are environmental, non-fermenting, aerobic, Gram-negative bacilli typically found in water and soil. Ralstonia mannitolilytica, Ralstonia pickettii and Ralstonia insidiosa have been responsible for human infections such as bacteraemia and bone infection. Central nervous system infection and infection in immune competent individuals are uncommon. We report a case of ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection and meningitis caused by R. mannitolilytica in an immune competent 11-month-old female.  

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Published

2023-12-30

How to Cite

Namushi, J., Tootla, H., & Eley, B. (2023). Ralstonia Mannitolilytica: An increasingly recognized healthcare-associated pathogen. Journal of the African Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases, 2, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.15641/jafspidVol2pp1-5

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Case Reports