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Diplococcus pneumoniae. Cellulitis in drug addicts.

R J Lewis, A S Richmond, J P McGrory

    JAMA
    |April 7, 1975
    PubMed
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    Diplococcus pneumoniae can cause a severe skin infection called cellulitis in individuals who use heroin. This specific bacterial cause of cellulitis is rare and clinically resembles other serious conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Bacteriology
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection.
    • Deep fasciitis and pyomyositis are serious conditions that can mimic cellulitis.
    • Diplococcus pneumoniae is a known pathogen, but typically associated with respiratory infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a rare case of cellulitis caused by Diplococcus pneumoniae.
    • To highlight the clinical presentation and potential misdiagnosis of this infection.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report of two patients diagnosed with cellulitis.
    • Identification of the causative agent, Diplococcus pneumoniae.

    Main Results:

    • Two cases of cellulitis caused by Diplococcus pneumoniae in heroin users were identified.
    • The clinical presentation was indistinguishable from deep fasciitis or pyomyositis.

    Conclusions:

    • Diplococcus pneumoniae can be an unusual cause of severe cellulitis.
    • This presentation is rare and may be misdiagnosed without specific microbiological identification.

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