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Group a streptococcus spinal epidural abscess during varicella.

Caroline Quach1, Bruce Tapiero, Francisco Noya

  • 1Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Pediatrics, Sainte-Justine Hospital, University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Pediatrics
|January 5, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Group A Streptococcus (GAS) epidural abscess is a rare complication of varicella (chickenpox) in children. Early diagnosis is crucial for preventing neurological deficits.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Pediatric neurology
  • Clinical case reports

Background:

  • Varicella (chickenpox) can lead to various musculoskeletal and neurological complications.
  • Epidural abscesses are uncommon in children, typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
  • Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a less common pathogen for pediatric epidural abscesses.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases presented with resolving varicella, abdominal/lumbar pain, and refusal to walk.
  • Diagnosis of epidural abscess caused by GAS was established in both children.
  • No prior reports link GAS epidural abscesses with varicella infections.

Findings:

  • This study identifies a novel association between varicella and GAS epidural abscess in children.

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  • Pediatric epidural abscess diagnosis is challenging due to rarity and atypical presentations.
  • Prognosis depends on early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention.

    • Implications:

    • Highlights a new clinical presentation of varicella complications.
    • Emphasizes the need for high clinical suspicion for epidural abscess in children with varicella and back/abdominal pain.
    • Suggests considering GAS as a causative agent in varicella-associated epidural abscesses.