TWO RARE CASES OF WOUND INFECTIONS CAUSED BY TRUEPERELLA BERNARDIAE

Abstract

Trueperella bernardiae is a Gram-positive curved rod that is considered an uncommon pathogen involved in few infections. The true incidence of infections with this bacterium as well as the clinical implications are still unknown. We report two cases of wound infections in two patients that underwent different surgical procedures, although in the second case the microorganism was isolated in mixed culture. Culture of wound secretion resulted on T. bernardiae isolation. Treatment was performed and resolution of these infections were documented.