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Reports from University of Kansas School of Medicine Highlight Recent Research in Bacteremia (A case of W. chitiniclastica bacteremia in a 38-year-old homeless male originating from a maggot-infested amputated foot).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 498 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The University of Kansas School of Medicine reported a case of W. chitiniclastica bacteremia in a 38-year-old homeless male with a maggot-infested amputated foot. The bacterium, typically transmitted through fly larvae in skin wounds, was susceptible to various antibiotics. This case highlights the intersection of infectious diseases and social inequalities, emphasizing the importance of considering W. chitiniclastica in patients with poor hygiene and open wounds. The research underscores the dual role of maggots in wound care, capable of both cleaning necrotic tissue and introducing pathogenic bacteria. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/01, p498
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:182406156
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