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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Bacteriology

Background:

  • Streptococcus constellatus is a member of the viridans Streptococcus group, specifically within the Anginosus group.
  • Viridans streptococci are known commensals but can be opportunistic pathogens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between Streptococcus constellatus and abscess formation in pediatric patients.
  • To determine the clinical context, such as appendicitis, in which S. constellatus infections occur in children.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of pediatric cases involving Streptococcus constellatus.
  • Review of clinical data, including diagnoses, surgical findings, and microbiological results.

Main Results:

  • Streptococcus constellatus was identified in abscesses in 37 pediatric patients.
  • A significant proportion (80%) of these children had acute appendicitis with perforation.
  • Abscess formation was noted in 50% of the appendicitis cases.
  • All affected children were 3 years of age or older.

Conclusions:

  • Streptococcus constellatus is implicated as a causative agent in pediatric abscesses.
  • The bacterium is frequently associated with complicated appendicitis, specifically perforation and subsequent abscess formation.
  • Clinical vigilance for S. constellatus is warranted in pediatric cases of appendicitis, especially in children aged 3 years and above.