Abstract:
Myroides species are mostly considered to have low pathogenic potential causing infections in immuno-compromised patients; though,
few cases of urinary tract infections (UTIs), bacteremia, pneumonia, endocarditis, ventriculitis, skin, and soft tissue infections have been
reported. The two most common species associated with human infections are M. odoratus and M. odoratimimus. Due to the multi-drug
resistant nature of this bacteria, prompt identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing in the laboratory are of paramount importance
in order to direct the clinician towards an appropriate antibiotic treatment. A 32-year male diabetic patient, on immunosuppressants
and post renal transplant, presented with UTI. This is the first reported case of a clinically significant infection caused by Myroides
species from Pakistan. The patient in this case responded favorably to treatment by oral minocycline and was treated successfully.
