Alkalihalobacillus (Bacillus) clausii bacteraemia

What is Alkalihalobacillus clausii?? 

Alkalihalobacillus clausii (A. clausii), formerly known as Bacillus clausii, has been reclassified as a result of genomic studies. It is a gram-positive, spore-forming, motile, rod-shaped bacterium. It is considered a good bacterium and thus widely used as a probiotic in various gastrointestinal conditions such as diarrhoea and adverse effects from antibiotic use, to maintain gut health.

This is a rare infection however probiotic use in vulnerable persons, immunocompromised individuals (e.g., cancer, organ transplant, or HIV/AIDS) may lead to its development. Patients with central venous catheters, prolonged hospitalization or intensive care stays are also at risk. Young children and new born babies are at risk due to their under-developed immune systems. Currently, there is no specific data available on the prevalence of Bacillus clausii bacteraemia in South Africa.