[Bloodstream infection due to Campylobacter fetus subspecies fetus and skin involvement: A case series of three patients].

INTRODUCTION

Among the species of Campylobacter, C. fetus subspecies fetus is characterized by extra-intestinal manifestations, including bloodstream and cardiovascular infections, occurring preferentially in the context of immunosuppression. The cutaneous lesions are rarely described but may be underestimated.

CASE REPORTS: We report on 3 cases of cellulitis with bloodstream infection due to Campylobacter fetus subspecies fetus, without cardiovascular infection in a 72- and 85-year-old women, respectively, and a 79-year-old man. Outcome was successful in all 3 cases after prolonged amoxicillin-clavulanic acid treatment, without relapse.

CONCLUSION

C. fetus subspecies fetus is rarely associated with skin and soft tissue infections. Cardiovascular complications may be searched in such context.