Salina Mohamed Sukur

Dr. Salina Mohamed Sukur


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Academic Career Length

7Years (2020-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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22 January 2026 in Pathogens
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NRNur Izzatul Auni Romli
Nur Izzatul Auni Romli
SSSalina Mohamed Sukur
Salina Mohamed Sukur
KVKumutha Malar Vellasamy
Kumutha Malar Vellasamy
Kartini Abdul JabarKartini Abdul Jabar
Kartini Abdul Jabar
Plesiomonas shigelloides, an aquatic Gram-negative bacillus often associated with self-limiting gastroenteritis, has been reported worldwide. However, to date, no reviews have specifically investigated P. shigelloides bacteremia, which is rare and potentially fatal. This scoping review aimed to examine the existing literature to identify the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, antimicrobial susceptibility, and outcomes of P. shigelloides bacteremia. A PRISMA-ScR-guided search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Embase identified 22 published cases, all reported as single-patient case reports. Cases were globally distributed, with the majority reported from the Americas and Europe. The median patient age was 46 years. The case fatality rate was 27.3% (n = 6/22). Most patients had identifiable host risk factors, particularly hematological disorders, neonatal status, or immunocompromised status, and environmental exposure such as raw seafood consumption or contact with freshwater. Clinical presentations were heterogeneous, commonly including fever and sepsis or septic shock. Microbiologically, P. shigelloides demonstrated consistent intrinsic resistance to ampicillin while retaining susceptibility to multiple antimicrobial classes. Poor outcomes were more closely associated with host factors and delayed presentation than with antimicrobial resistance. Early diagnosis, targeted therapy, and antimicrobial stewardship are essential for optimizing outcomes in this rare but severe infection.