Purulent pericarditis in children: an analysis of 28 cases

Primary purulent pericarditis and secondary endocarditis: a case report

“…[1][2][3][4] A number of case reports in the literature have helped to define the ''typical'' presentation and aetiology. 2,4 Historically, bacterial pericarditis was a disease of children and young adults, existing largely as a secondary infection with pneumonia or after trauma to the mediastinum. At present, bacterial pericarditis is more commonly found in the adult population, 2 although it is still typically a primary infection.…”

“…[1][2][3]5 Formerly, the most common infecting organism was Staphylococcus pneumoniae; currently, the most common infecting organism is S. aureus. [1][2][3][4]6 In the past, the mortality rate for bacterial pericarditis was high because of the difficulty with diagnosis and limitations in therapy. [1][2][3][4] Advances in echocardiography have made early diagnosis and treatment possible, but the mortality rate is not zero.…”

“…[1][2][3][4]6 In the past, the mortality rate for bacterial pericarditis was high because of the difficulty with diagnosis and limitations in therapy. [1][2][3][4] Advances in echocardiography have made early diagnosis and treatment possible, but the mortality rate is not zero. 1,3 Owing to the high mortality rate, once diagnosed, immediate treatment is imperative.…”

Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia in children: a formidable foe

“…A second, additional focus of infection was identified in 90% of S. aureus cases, the most common being pneumonia and osteitis. 12 Anaesthetists are most commonly confronted with children that have a S. aureus infection when they present to the operating room for surgical source control of a primary or metastatic infection. It is important that the child is systematically assessed for the presence of complications in order for these to be managed either pre-or postoperatively.…”

Fusobacterium nucleatum pericarditis

“…Infectious pericarditis, too, has been described as being caused by both facultative bacteria (2,4,6,8,9,12,13) and anaerobic bacteria (10,11). Microaerophilic species have also been found in cases of infectious pericarditis (1,5,7).…”