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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
Summary
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.