Title | Achromobacter xylosoxidans Purulent Bronchitis in a Previously Healthy Child: An Unexpected Consequence of COVID-19 Infection. | ||
Author | Matijasic, Nusa; Tripalo Batos, Ana; Lenicek Krleza, Jasna; Rogulj, Marijana; Pavic, Ivan | ||
Journal | Cureus | Publication Year/Month | 2022-Jan |
PMID | 35242477 | PMCID | PMC8884523 |
Affiliation + expend | 1.Department of Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Children's Hospital Zagreb, Zagreb, HRV. |
Achromobacter xylosoxidans is an aerobic, Gram-negative rod with a broad intrinsic and acquired antimicrobial resistance, usually isolated in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), immunodeficiencies, or those undergoing invasive procedures. We report a case of a previously healthy 14-year-old girl who was hospitalized in our institution due to a prolonged, progressive cough and exertional dyspnea, which started after a mild viral respiratory tract infection. To elucidate the cause of her symptoms, a bronchoscopy was finally performed, showing bilateral purulent bronchitis caused by A. xylosoxidans, isolated from bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) sample. Since the patient had positive serological testing for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), we concluded that it was the initial viral infection, although of a mild clinical course, the one that created favorable conditions for proliferation and further inflammation caused by A. xylosoxidans.