Agrobacterium radiobacter bacteremia in oncologic and geriatric patients: presentation of two cases and review of the literature

Abstract

Introduction: We report here two cases of Agrobacterium radiobacter bacteremia. These cases were observed at the same institution over a short time period (3 months).

Case reports: The first patient was a female cancer patient receiving third-line chemotherapy for ovarian carcinoma. When she developed bacteremia, she was neutropenic and had an indwelling catheter that was removed as part of the treatment. The second case was a geriatric patient admitted from home with bacteremia, clinical signs of septic shock, and concomitant acute cholecystitis.

Outcome: Both patients responded promptly and completely to antibiotherapy. No recurrence was observed.