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Cat-scratch bacillus and Streptococcus pneumoniae causing submandibular suppurative adenitis and acute
1Department of Pediatrics, Meir General Hospital, Sapir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel.
Child Nephrology and Urology
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis can follow cervical adenitis. This study details two rare cases, one linked to Streptococcus pneumoniae and another to cat-scratch disease, highlighting uncommon causes of this kidney inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
Background:
- Acute cervical adenitis is common in children.
- Acute postinfectious glomerulonephritis (APIGN) can arise after adenitis.
- APIGN presents with distinct clinical and histological features.
Observation:
- Two rare cases of APIGN are presented.
- Case 1: APIGN associated with Streptococcus pneumoniae (type 15) infection.
- Case 2: APIGN associated with cat-scratch disease (Bartonella henselae).
Findings:
- S. pneumoniae type 15 identified in lymph node cultures in Case 1.
- Cat-scratch bacillus (Bartonella henselae) identified via silver stain in Case 2.
- Demonstrates diverse microbial triggers for APIGN.
Implications:
- Expands understanding of APIGN etiology in pediatric populations.
- Highlights the importance of considering less common pathogens in APIGN.
- Informs differential diagnosis and diagnostic workup for pediatric glomerulonephritis.