Septhic Arthritis Caused by Myroides odoratimimus: A Case Report

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the frequency of infections caused by Myroides spp. both on a case-by-case basis and in the form of minor epidemics. It is often seen as a disease factor in immunocompromised people and can sometimes be life threatening. The most common clinical presentations are bloodstream infections, skin infections and urinary tract infections. Myroides odoratus and Myroides odoratimimus are the two most common types of Myroid as infectious agents in humans. In this study, a case of septic arthritis caused by Myroides odoratimimus in a 71-year-old female patient who did not receive regular treatment for her underlying diseases was presented.