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Citrobacter freundii septic arthritis.

C L Bruehl1, R Listernick

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, Illinois 60614.

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|October 1, 1992
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A rare case of infant septic arthritis caused by Citrobacter freundii was successfully treated. This finding is significant as Citrobacter infections are uncommon in infants and rarely cause septic arthritis.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Orthopedic infections

Background:

  • Septic arthritis is a serious joint infection requiring prompt treatment.
  • Citrobacter freundii is a Gram-negative bacterium.
  • While Citrobacter infections occur, they are infrequent in infants.

Observation:

  • An 8-month-old infant presented with symptoms suggestive of septic arthritis.
  • Cultures identified Citrobacter freundii as the causative pathogen.
  • The infant's clinical presentation was unusual for this age group.

Findings:

  • Successful treatment of infant septic arthritis caused by Citrobacter freundii was achieved.
  • A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic was utilized for treatment.

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  • This case highlights an uncommon etiology for septic arthritis in young children.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known spectrum of Citrobacter freundii pathogenicity in infants.
    • It underscores the importance of considering unusual pathogens in pediatric septic arthritis.
    • Effective antibiotic strategies, such as third-generation cephalosporins, are crucial for managing these rare infections.