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Acute suppurative thyroiditis caused by Eikenella corrodens.

J S Queen1, H W Clegg, J C Council

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Charlotte Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, NC.

Journal of Pediatric Surgery
|April 1, 1988
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Eikenella corrodens, a common oral bacterium, can cause acute suppurative thyroiditis in children. Prompt treatment with penicillin or ampicillin is recommended, alongside investigation for underlying anatomical issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Eikenella corrodens is a facultative anaerobic bacterium commonly found in the oral flora.
  • Acute suppurative thyroiditis is an uncommon but serious infection of the thyroid gland.

Observation:

  • Two pediatric cases of acute suppurative thyroiditis were reported where Eikenella corrodens was the primary pathogen.
  • Staphylococci are typically the most common bacterial culprits identified in such thyroid infections.

Findings:

  • Eikenella corrodens can be a significant pathogen in pediatric acute suppurative thyroiditis.
  • Penicillin or ampicillin are effective treatments for Eikenella corrodens infections.

Implications:

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  • Early identification and appropriate antibiotic therapy are crucial for managing Eikenella corrodens thyroiditis.
  • Children diagnosed with acute suppurative thyroiditis require evaluation for potential anatomical abnormalities that may predispose them to infection.