An unusual case of gluteal abscess in immune-competent patient caused by edwardsiella tarda.

Abstract

Aims; Genus Edwardsiella possesses the solitary species, perceived as pathogenic to humans i.e. Edwardsiella tarda. Gastroenteritis is the primary manifestation caused by E. tarda but sporadically, extra-intestinal infections also have been reported. Methods; Here we report a case of gluteal abscess caused by E. tarda. Result & Conclusions ; Human seems to be infected with Edwardsiella through ingestion or inoculation into a wound. The possibilities of this isolate as a potential causative agent of extra-intestinal infections needs to be studied.