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Buccal cellulitis reevaluated.

S A Chartrand, C J Harrison

    American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Acute buccal cellulitis in children often involves bacteremia and can present with meningitis. Direct mucous membrane invasion is the likely cause, not middle ear spread.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Buccal cellulitis is a common pediatric infection.
    • Understanding its etiology and pathogenesis is crucial for effective treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the clinical characteristics, etiology, and pathogenesis of acute buccal cellulitis in children.
    • To identify diagnostic methods and causative pathogens.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective and prospective study of 72 children with acute buccal cellulitis.
    • Analysis of clinical data, including age, affected side, and presence of otitis media.
    • Microbiological investigations: cellulitis aspirate cultures and urine bacterial antigen tests.

    Main Results:

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    • Median age of patients was 11 months; 55% had bacteremia.
    • Three children without meningeal signs had meningitis.
    • Cellulitis aspirate cultures and urine antigen tests aided etiologic diagnosis.
    • Infections were clinically indistinguishable regardless of the bacteria.
    • Right cheek involvement was more common; ipsilateral otitis media was infrequent (32%).

    Conclusions:

    • Buccal cellulitis pathogenesis likely involves direct mucous membrane invasion.
    • Early diagnosis and appropriate management are essential.
    • Further research into specific bacterial roles is warranted.