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Nontyphi Salmonella sepsis in an eight-year-old boy

I Cohen1

  • 1Program in Community Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans.

The Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society : Official Organ of the Louisiana State Medical Society
|March 1, 1992
PubMed

Insights

Nontyphi bacteremia is rare in healthy children. This case highlights a potential iatrogenic cause in an 8-year-old boy, with antibiotic treatment considerations.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Nontyphi Salmonella bacteremia is uncommon in immunocompetent children.
  • Predisposing factors are typically associated with this condition.

Observation:

  • A previously healthy 8-year-old boy from south Louisiana presented with a prolonged illness.
  • The illness course may have been influenced by iatrogenic factors.

Findings:

  • The case demonstrates nontyphi Salmonella bacteremia in a child without apparent predisposing conditions.
  • Discussion includes the role of antibiotic therapy in managing such cases.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering nontyphi Salmonella bacteremia in pediatric patients with prolonged febrile illnesses.
  • It highlights the potential for iatrogenic complications and the need for careful antibiotic stewardship.

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