A Case of Raoultella Planticola Pneumonia as A Complication of Retroperitoneal Abscess in Immunocompetent Patient

Authors

  • Adel Abdelhamy, MD Consultant of Respiratory Medicine, Chest Unit, Internal Medicine Department, Jaber Al Ahmad Military Hospital, Kuwait
  • Fahd Aljaser Consultant Radiology, Radiology Department, Jaber Al Ahmad Military Hospital, Kuwait
  • Ahmed Zayed Consultant of Surgery, Surgical Department, Jaber Al Ahmad Military Hospital, Kuwait
  • Dina Hetata Clinical Microbiology Specialist, Laboratory Department, Jaber Al Ahmad Military Hospital, Kuwait

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14738/bjhmr.113.17044

Keywords:

Raoultella Planticola Pneumonia, Rare lung in immunocompetent Patient

Abstract

Raoultella Planticola (R. Planticola) is a gram-negative bacillus with much similarity to Klebsiella, it is a rare cause of Pneumonia.  rare cases has been reported with R.Planticola like abscess pancreatitis and necrotizing fasciitis. To our knowledge we report the first case of Raoultella Planticola retro peritoneal collection complicated by Raoultella Planticola Pneumonia in Kuwait.

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Published

2024-05-31

How to Cite

Abdelhamy, A., Aljaser, F., Zayed, A., & Hetata, D. (2024). A Case of Raoultella Planticola Pneumonia as A Complication of Retroperitoneal Abscess in Immunocompetent Patient. British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research, 11(3), 169–173. https://doi.org/10.14738/bjhmr.113.17044

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 3 (2024): British Journal of Healthcare and Medical Research

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Original Articles

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