Hip adductor pyomyositis from Streptococcus mitis in a four-year-old child

Buldu, Metin Tolga; Raman, R.

doi:10.1016/j.jcot.2016.07.002

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“…A total of 78 of 95 (82%) patients were immunocompromised. Out of them, 56 children had a hematological disease, while 22 had an unspecified oncological condition [12].…”

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Streptococcus mitis as a New Emerging Pathogen in Pediatric Age: Case Report and Systematic Review

et al. 2023

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Streptococcus mitis, a normal inhabitant of the oral cavity, is a member of Viridans Group Streptococci (VGS). Generally recognized as a causative agent of invasive diseases in immunocompromised patients, S. mitis is considered to have low pathogenic potential in immunocompetent individuals. We present a rare case of sinusitis complicated by meningitis and cerebral sino-venous thrombosis (CSVT) caused by S. mitis in a previously healthy 12-year-old boy with poor oral health status. With the aim of understanding the real pathogenic role of this microorganism, an extensive review of the literature about invasive diseases due to S. mitis in pediatric patients was performed. Our data define the critical role of this microorganism in invasive infections, especially in immunocompetent children and in the presence of apparently harmful conditions such as sinusitis and caries. Attention should be paid to the choice of therapy because of VGS’s emerging antimicrobial resistance patterns.

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“…A total of 78 of 95 (82%) patients were immunocompromised. Out of them, 56 children had a hematological disease, while 22 had an unspecified oncological condition [12].…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Streptococcus mitis as a New Emerging Pathogen in Pediatric Age: Case Report and Systematic Review

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“…In our case, the two blood cultures were positive with isolation of Staphylococcus aureus (SA) which remains the most involved germ in the literature with a rate of 60% [ 2 ], but other germs can be responsible for pyomyositis such as streptococcus or anaerobes [ 8 , 9 ]. The role of radiological assessment in the diagnosis of pyomyositis is essential.…”

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Toxic shock syndrome and pyomyositis: about an unusual case

Mouhtadi¹,

Fakiri²,

Rada³

et al. 2020

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Pyomyositis is a pyogenic infection of skeletal muscle with abscess formation. It is a rare disease with nonspecific symptoms which requires a rapid diagnosis and treatment. Magnetic resonance imaging is considered the gold standard for early diagnosis and to rule out other etiologies. This article reports an atypical presentation of pyomyositis revealed by a toxic staphylococcal shock syndrome in an 8-year-old boy.

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