Chronic Osteomyelitis of the Left Tibia Caused by <i>Pseudomonas luteola</i>: A Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Pseudomonas luteola is a rare pathogen that was classified as a separate genus in 1987. It is highly resistant to drugs and is primarily found in soil, water, and moist environmental areas, rarely infecting humans. Case Presentation: In this study, the pathogenic bacterium P. luteola was isolated from the necrotic material and secretions of a patient with chronic osteomyelitis of the left tibia. Notably, its susceptibility to gentamicin in this study differed from previous reports. Conclusions: Pseudomonas luteola is generally susceptible to gentamicin; however, in this case, it demonstrated resistance to gentamicin.