Introduction
Pantoea dispersa is widely distributed in the natural environment and can survive under various conditions, including high salt concentrations and extreme temperatures.1 In relation to plants, P. dispersa can be viewed as a “double-edged sword”; it has pathogenic plants2 while also serving as a promising biocontrol agent for various plants.3,4 In humans, with the detection of P. dispersa in a patient with acute myeloid leukemia and multiple myeloma, P. dispersa was found to be a possible opportunistic pathogen causing disease in humans.5 This article describes a case of bloodstream infection caused by P. dispersa in our country and provides a literature review of 9 cases of P. dispersa infections.
Case Report
A 9-month-old female patient presented with a fever that began 7 days prior, reaching a…