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Pediatric suppurative parotitis in Cambodia between 2007 and 2011
Nicole Stoesser1, Joanna Pocock, Catrin E Moore
1Angkor Hospital for Children, Siem Reap, Cambodia. nicole.stoesser@ndm.ox.ac.uk
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
|April 26, 2012
Summary
Suppurative parotitis in Cambodian children is often caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei. This study identified 39 cases, with most children recovering fully, highlighting the importance of identifying this bacterial cause.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Microbiology
- Epidemiology in Southeast Asia
Background:
- Suppurative parotitis is a common pediatric infection, but its specific causes in Cambodia remain unclear.
- Limited data exists on the etiology and clinical presentation of this condition in the region.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the causes and clinical characteristics of suppurative parotitis in children treated at a Cambodian hospital.
- To identify the predominant pathogens responsible for this infection in the pediatric population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series analysis of suppurative parotitis cases.
- Data collected from January 2007 to July 2011 at Angkor Hospital for Children.
- Microbiological cultures performed to identify causative agents.
Main Results:
- Thirty-nine cases of suppurative parotitis were identified.
- The median age of affected children was 5.7 years; neonates were not affected.
- Burkholderia pseudomallei was identified in 74% of cases (29/39).
- No fatalities were reported, and one child experienced facial nerve palsy.
Conclusions:
- Burkholderia pseudomallei is a significant cause of suppurative parotitis in Cambodian children.
- The condition appears to have a favorable prognosis in this cohort, with low rates of severe complications.
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