Catheter-related bloodstream infection due to Bordetella trematum

We read with great interest the article by Carre et al. describing antiseptic application to clean the skin during catheter insertion is a key element of prevention of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) 1 Carre Y. Moal B. Germain C. Frison E. Dubreuil M. Chansel C. et al. Randomized study of antiseptic application technique in healthy volunteers before vascular access insertion (TApAS trial). J Infect. 2020; 81: 532-539 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (3) Google Scholar Bordetella trematum is a Gram-negative, glucose non-fermenting bacillus. It has previously been identified in wound infections but is rarely a cause of bacteremia and CRBSI. 2 Vandamme P. Heyndrickx M. Vancanneyt M. Hoste B. DeVos P. Falsen E. et al. Bordetella trematum sp nov, isolated from wounds and ear infections in humans, and reassessment of Alcaligenes denitrificans Ruger and Tan 1983. Int J Syst Bacteriol. 1996; 46: 849-858 Crossref PubMed Scopus (121) Google Scholar ,3 Hummel C.J. Buechler K. Webb K. Amsden J. Bordetella trematum bacteremia resulting in sepsis: case report and review of the literature. Infect Dis Clin Pract. 2020; 28: E55-EE7 Crossref Scopus (1) Google Scholar