The First Reported Case of Elizabethkingia anophelis From Nepal

Elizabethkingia anophelis, a gram-negative bacillus belonging to the Flavobacteriaceae family, is found in various environmental sources and has been associated with community hospital outbreaks. Correct identification crucial, guided by advanced genomic techniques, i.e., matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) system an updated database. The case fatality rate, ranging from 24 60%, underscores need for timely recognition appropriate management. Additionally, presents challenge due its recent discovery, misidentification history, drug resistance. Here, we present fatal infection 30-year-old male, who presented pneumonia. It gradually progressed ultimately proved underscoring virulence pathogen involved. was diagnostic as it likely first reported instance anophelis Nepal.