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[Ecchymotic cellulitis in infants: consider Haemophilus influenzae]
I Loras-Duclaux1, D Floret, A Lachaux
1Service d'Hépatogastroentérologie infantile, Hôpital Edouard-Herriot, Lyon, France.
Pediatrie
|January 1, 1987
Insights
Ecchymotic cellulitis in infants often indicates Haemophilus influenzae infection. Blood cultures are crucial for diagnosis due to frequent bacteremia in these cases.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
Background:
- Ecchymotic cellulitis is a rare skin manifestation in infants.
- Early identification of causative agents is critical for prompt treatment.
Observation:
- Three cases of infants aged 7-11 months with ecchymotic cellulitis were observed.
- Haemophilus influenzae was identified in the blood cultures of two infants.
Findings:
- Haemophilus influenzae is a primary pathogen to consider in infant ecchymotic cellulitis.
- Bacteremia is a common complication associated with this condition.
Implications:
- Clinicians should suspect Haemophilus influenzae infection in infants presenting with ecchymotic cellulitis.
- Performing blood cultures is essential for diagnosing bacteremia and guiding therapy.
Abstract:
Three cases of ecchymotic cellulitis in 7 to 11 month old infants are reported. Haemophilus influenzae was isolated from blood in two cases. Ecchymotic cellulitis in infants should, in the first place, evoke an Haemophilus influenzae infection. Bacteremia being frequent in this condition, blood cultures should be performed.