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Yersinia colitis masquerading as pseudomembranous colitis.

R Brown, F J Tedesco, R T Assad

    Digestive Diseases and Sciences
    |May 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    A pediatric case highlights that antibiotic-associated colitis can be misdiagnosed. Early Yersinia enterocolitica infection, presenting with diarrhea, mimicked pseudomembranous colitis in a young child.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Gastroenterology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Antibiotic-associated colitis is a significant concern in pediatric patients, often linked to Clostridium difficile.
    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for managing gastrointestinal distress in infants.

    Observation:

    • A 15-month-old male developed fever and diarrhea post-antibiotic therapy for otitis media.
    • Initial flexible sigmoidoscopy suggested pseudomembranous colitis, leading to vancomycin treatment.
    • Negative stool tests for C. difficile toxin and lack of biopsy confirmation ruled out antibiotic-associated colitis.

    Findings:

    • The patient's symptoms persisted despite vancomycin therapy.
    • Rectal biopsy findings were not supportive of pseudomembranous colitis.
    • Yersinia enterocolitica was subsequently cultured from stool specimens, indicating a misdiagnosis.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering alternative pathogens in suspected antibiotic-associated colitis.
    • Endoscopic findings can be misleading, necessitating comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.
    • Accurate identification of Yersinia enterocolitica is vital for appropriate treatment and patient outcomes.

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