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[An unusual germ causing a limp: Eikenella corrodens].

M Ugazzi1, G Terrier, F Denis

  • 1Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique, CHU Dupuytren, Limoges.

Annales De Pediatrie
|October 1, 1990
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A rare retroperitoneal appendicular abscess caused by Eikenella corrodens, a bacterium typically found on mucosal surfaces, was identified. This case highlights an unusual presentation of opportunistic infection, with a limp as the initial symptom.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Eikenella corrodens is a facultative anaerobic bacterium commonly inhabiting human respiratory and intestinal mucosa.
  • This organism is known to cause opportunistic infections, though retroperitoneal abscesses are rare.
  • Diagnostic challenges exist due to slow growth and difficult culture requirements.

Observation:

  • A case of retroperitoneal appendicular abscess was identified.
  • The abscess was attributed to Eikenella corrodens infection.
  • The initial clinical manifestation was a limp, suggesting an unusual presentation of infection.

Findings:

  • Eikenella corrodens, a commensal bacterium, was isolated from a retroperitoneal appendicular abscess.
  • The infection presented with a limp, necessitating a broad differential diagnosis.

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  • This specific localization of Eikenella corrodens is infrequently reported in medical literature.

    • Implications:

    • This case expands the known spectrum of Eikenella corrodens infections.
    • It underscores the importance of considering unusual pathogens in complex infections.
    • Understanding the pathophysiology of limp as an early sign is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.