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Community-Acquired Staphylococcus argenteus Sequence Type 2250 Bone and Joint Infection, France, 2017

Josselin Rigaill, Florence Grattard, Sylvain Grange

    Emerging Infectious Diseases
    |September 19, 2018
    PubMed

    Insights

    Staphylococcus argenteus, a rare pathogen, caused bone and joint infection in a child. This emerging bacteria, Staphylococcus argenteus, demonstrated significant virulence, leading to complications like osteitis.

    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Pediatric Orthopedics

    Background:

    • Staphylococcus argenteus is an emerging pathogen with limited documented clinical manifestations.
    • Bone and joint infections (BJIs) require prompt diagnosis and management, particularly in pediatric cases.

    Observation:

    • A 9-year-old boy in France presented with a Staphylococcus argenteus infection.
    • The initial presentation of finger arthritis progressed to osteitis within five weeks.

    Findings:

    • This case highlights the virulence of Staphylococcus argenteus in causing severe bone and joint infections.
    • The infection necessitated a secondary surgical intervention due to disease progression.

    Implications:

    • Further research is needed to understand the clinical spectrum and virulence factors of Staphylococcus argenteus.
    • Increased awareness among clinicians regarding this emerging pathogen is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment of pediatric BJIs.
    Keywords:
    FranceST2250Staphylococcus argenteusStaphylococcus aureusbacteriabone and joint infectioncommunity-acquired infectionsequence type

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