Kluyvera ascorbata: An Unusual Cause of Septic Shock in a Patient With Urothelial Cancer

Abstract

Kluyvera ascorbata is a gram-negative bacillus which is a rare cause of clinically significant infections in humans. We report a rare case of K. ascorbata infection causing septic shock in a patient with a history of urothelial cancer. After the antimicrobial susceptibility testing, the patient was successfully treated with ceftriaxone. Recognition of the disease-producing potential of this rare pathogen with prompt initiation of effective antimicrobial coverage is paramount for appropriate management in the adult immunocompromised population. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of septic shock secondary to K. ascorbata urinary tract infection.