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Experience with Yersinia enterocolitica at The Hospital for Sick Children, 1972-74

C Randall, R M Bannatyne

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |September 20, 1975
    PubMed

    Insights

    Yersinia enterocolitica infections presented as gastroenteritis in young children and appendicitis in older children. Improved lab methods increased detection of this enteric pathogen.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pediatrics

    Background:

    • Yersinia enterocolitica is an enteric pathogen.
    • Understanding its clinical manifestations is crucial for diagnosis.

    Observation:

    • A study identified 36 cases of Yersinia enterocolitica infection between 1972 and 1974.
    • Clinical presentations varied by age group.

    Findings:

    • Young children typically presented with acute gastroenteritis.
    • Older children often exhibited symptoms mimicking appendicitis, referred to as "appendicular syndrome."
    • Advancements in laboratory isolation and identification techniques have enhanced the recognition of Yersinia enterocolitica.

    Implications:

    • This highlights the importance of considering Yersinia enterocolitica in the differential diagnosis of pediatric gastroenteritis and appendicitis.
    • Improved diagnostic capabilities aid in better epidemiological surveillance and patient management.

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