A Rare Case of Bacteremia caused by Ochrobactrum anthropi in Patient with Chronic Kidney Failure Treated by Hemodialysis

Ochrobactrum anthropi, previously known as "Achromobacter group Vd", is a gram-negative, non-lactose-fermenting, obligate aerobic, indole-negative, oxidase-positive, urease-positive, motile bacillus. In recent years, it has emerged as a nosocomial infection agent especially in central venous catheters in both immunosuppressed and immunocompromised individuals. In this case report, a 56-year-old female patient who underwent dialysis for two days a week due to chronic kidney failure and had O. anthropi isolated in blood culture samples taken after fever increased is presented. In conclusion, it should be kept in mind that unusual microorganisms such as catheter-related O. anthropi may appear as causative agents in patients undergoing dialysis due to renal failure.