Abstract
We report the first case of surgical site infection caused by Enterobacter cancerogenus. The infection occurred in a patient who underwent surgery for a broken ankle. The source of infection was unclear and clinical outcome was good after treatment with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid for 10 days. The review of the literature shows that E. cancerogenus has been rarely implicated in skin and soft tissue infections. These infections occur usually after injuries or trauma related to environmental contamination. In conclusion, E. cancerogenus should be considered as a potential pathogen in patients with surgical site infections. Further cases should be reported in the future to know better the transmission routes of E. cancerogenus in patients with nosocomial infections.
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