Abstract
BackgroundRaoultella planticola was originally considered to be a member of environmental Klebsiella. The clinical significance of R. planticola is still not well known.Case presentationWe describe the first case of necrotizing fasciitis involving the chest and abdominal wall caused by R. planticola. The identity of the organism was confirmed using 16S rRNA sequencing. The patient was successfully treated with the appropriate antibiotics combined with operative drainage and debridement.ConclusionsR. planticola had been described as environmental species, but should be suspected in extensive necrotizing fasciitis after minor trauma in mild to moderate immunocompromised patients.
Highlights
Raoultella planticola was originally considered to be a member of environmental Klebsiella
R. planticola had been described as environmental species, but should be suspected in extensive necrotizing fasciitis after minor trauma in mild to moderate immunocompromised patients
We describe the first case of necrotizing fasciitis involving the chest and abdominal wall caused by R. planticola
Summary
Raoultella planticola was originally considered to be a member of environmental Klebsiella. Conclusions: R. planticola had been described as environmental species, but should be suspected in extensive necrotizing fasciitis after minor trauma in mild to moderate immunocompromised patients. R. planticola is found in water, soil, and fish and was isolated from clinical specimens and the hospital environment. We describe the first case of necrotizing fasciitis involving the chest and abdominal wall caused by R. planticola.
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