CHROMOBACTERIUM-VIOLACEUM INFECTION

Chromobacterium violaceum infection is confined to the tropical and su btropical areas, with almost all reported cases occurring in the South east. The most common feature of this infection is sepsis, followed by cutaneous involvement and liver abscesses, Treatment consists of surg ical drainage of purulent collections and appropriate antimicrobial th erapy, such as chloramphenicol, gentamicin, imipenem, trimethoprim-sul famethoxazole, or ciprofloxacin, Although C violaceum infection is rar e, it is potentially fatal and remains an important entity for clinici ans to suspect and treat appropriately.