Hafnia alveiUrosepsis in a Kidney Transplant Patient

摘要

Hafnia alvei, a gram-negative facultative anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium, is a rare cause of infection in humans. We report on a renal transplant patient who developedH. alveipyelonephritis and urosepsis. The source of infection remains enigmatic but is most likely the intestinal tract. Appropriate antibiotic therapy with cefepime followed by oral ciprofloxacin brought about rapid resolution of symptoms and complete recovery.H. alveimay cause severe infection in transplant patients without predisposing factors such as hospitalization, invasive procedures, or antibiotic treatment.