Delftia lacustris septicemia in a pheochromocytoma patient: case report and literature review

Abstract

We report the first case of true Delftia lacustris bacteremia in a patient with pheochromocytoma. The organism was identified using 16S rRNA gene sequencing and biochemical tests. A peripheral intravenous catheter was the suspected source of infection, and the patient was successfully treated with piperacillin/tazobactam. We also present a review of the literature describing bacteremia caused by Delftia species.

Keywords::

• Bacteremia
• Delftia
• pheochromocytoma
• piperacillin/tazobactam

Declaration of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest. The study received no financial support.