Hospital-acquired pneumonia due to Burkholderia cepacia in a thalassemia pregnancy with postoperative eclampsia: A case report

• Published in: Respiratory medicine case reports Vol. 49; p. 102021
• Main Authors: Nguyen-Dang, Khoa, Duong-Minh, Ngoc, Bui-Thi, Hanh-Duyen
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01-01-2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: Burkholderia cepacia complex; Case Report; Eclampsia; Hospital-acquired pneumonia; Pregnancy; Sepsis; Thalassemia; Hospital-acquired pneumonia; Pregnancy; Sepsis; Thalassemia; Burkholderia cepacia complex; Eclampsia
• ISSN: 2213-0071; 2213-0071
• DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2024.102021

There are limited case reports on individuals infected with Burkholderia cepacia who do not have typical risk factors, particularly pregnant women with beta-thalassemia. A 34-year-old pregnant female with beta-thalassemia trait and hypertension was admitted to the hospital. The patient was diagnosed with eclampsia and underwent a cesarean section. After two days following the surgery, the patient experienced hospitality-acquired pneumonia. B.cepacia was isolated from blood cultures, and antibiotic susceptibility testing indicated sensitivity to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole and levofloxacin. The patient responded to antibiotic treatment. These findings highlight the importance of prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment in managing B.cepacia infections in pregnant beta-thalassemia patients.