Agrobacterium radiobacter infection

Definition:

Agrobacteria are small, gram-negative bacilli widely distributed in soil. They are best known for the phytopathogenicity, causing tumorigenic disease in plants. However, Agrobacterium spp. are also recognized as rare human pathogens affecting mostly immunocompromised or chronically debilitated hosts and patients with indwelling catheters. Clinical manifestations include bacteremia, peritonitis, and deltoid muscle myositis.

References:

[1]. M Detrait, et al. Agrobacterium radiobacter bacteremia in oncologic and geriatric patients: presentation of two cases and review of the literature. Int J Infect Dis. 2008 Nov;12(6):e7-10. [Content Brief]

[2]. N I Paphitou, et al. Catheter-related bacteremia caused by Agrobacterium radiobacter in a cancer patient: case report and literature review. Infection. 2003 Dec;31(6):421-4. [Content Brief]

[3]. Rene A Amaya, et al. Agrobacterium radiobacter bacteremia in pediatric patients: case report and review. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2003 Feb;22(2):183-6. [Content Brief]

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