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Pantoea agglomerans, a plant pathogen causing human disease.

Andrea T Cruz1, Andreea C Cazacu, Coburn H Allen

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Sections of Infectious Disease, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA. atcruz@texaschildrenshospital.org

Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|April 20, 2007
PubMed
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Pantoea agglomerans infections are rare in children, often linked to penetrating trauma from plants or central venous catheters. This study details 53 pediatric cases from sterile sites over six years.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric infectious diseases
  • Clinical microbiology
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Pantoea agglomerans is an opportunistic pathogen.
  • Infections in children, particularly from sterile sites, are not well-documented.
  • Understanding risk factors is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize pediatric Pantoea agglomerans infections.
  • To identify common sources and clinical presentations.
  • To determine associated risk factors in a pediatric population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of pediatric cases.
  • Identification of Pantoea agglomerans from normally sterile sites.
  • Review of clinical data and patient outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Fifty-three pediatric cases were identified over six years.
  • Common sites included bloodstream (23), abscesses (14), and joints/bones (10).
  • Infections were associated with penetrating trauma from vegetative material and catheter-related bacteremia.

Conclusions:

  • Pantoea agglomerans can cause serious infections in children.
  • Penetrating trauma and central venous catheters are significant risk factors.
  • Prompt recognition and management are essential for favorable outcomes.