Helicobacter cinaedi: a challenging case in a rural clinic

摘要

Several cases of Helicobacter cinaedi infections have been reported in immunocompromised patients since the 1980s and, more recently, in immunocompetent patients with certain risk factors. In spite of reports from Japan, Europe and the USA, there are currently no guidelines for identification, susceptibility testing or treatment of these infections. This is particularly challenging for rural clinics, which are already limited by available diagnostic modalities and therapeutic approaches. We present a case of H. cinaedi infection in a rural clinic that exposes these challenges and provides an argument for the establishment of guidelines.