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Microbiology and Management of Pediatric Liver Abscesses: Two Cases Caused by Streptococcus anginosus Group

Michael Cellucci1, Erin Simon, Stephen Eppes

  • 1Diagnostic Referral Division, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, De 19803, USA.

Case Reports in Infectious Diseases
|November 3, 2012
PubMed

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Pyogenic liver abscesses are rare in children. This study discusses two cases caused by Streptococcus anginosus group bacteria, highlighting their microbiology, management, and treatment in pediatric patients.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Hepatology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Pyogenic liver abscesses are uncommon in developed countries, particularly in pediatric patients.
  • The Streptococcus anginosus group is a rare but significant cause of pyogenic liver abscesses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report two cases of pediatric pyogenic liver abscesses caused by the Streptococcus anginosus group.
  • To discuss the microbiology, clinical presentation, and management of these infections in children.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation of two pediatric patients with pyogenic liver abscesses.
  • Review of the microbiology of Streptococcus anginosus group organisms.
  • Discussion of current management and treatment strategies for pediatric liver abscesses.

Main Results:

  • Two previously healthy male children presented with fever and abdominal pain.
  • Both cases were diagnosed with pyogenic liver abscesses attributed to the Streptococcus anginosus group.
  • The study reviews the specific characteristics and treatment outcomes for these rare pediatric cases.

Conclusions:

  • The Streptococcus anginosus group can cause pyogenic liver abscesses in otherwise healthy children.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antimicrobial therapy are crucial for successful management.
  • Further research into the specific virulence factors and optimal treatment protocols for pediatric S. anginosus liver abscesses is warranted.

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