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Anaerobic osteomyelitis in children.

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    Pediatric Infectious Disease
    |September 1, 1986
    PubMed
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    Pediatric osteomyelitis can be caused by anaerobic bacteria, often linked to chronic infections or skin breaches. Identifying these bacteria is crucial for effective treatment, especially with emerging antibiotic resistance.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Osteomyelitis in children can stem from various etiologic factors.
    • Anaerobic bacteria are increasingly recognized as causative agents in pediatric bone infections.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a series of pediatric osteomyelitis cases caused by anaerobic bacteria.
    • To analyze the etiologic factors, microbial profiles, and treatment outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 26 pediatric patients with anaerobic osteomyelitis.
    • Identification of bacterial isolates and assessment of beta-lactamase production.

    Main Results:

    • Common etiologies included chronic mastoiditis, decubitus ulcers, and sinusitis.
    • Predominant anaerobic organisms were anaerobic cocci, Bacteroides sp., and Fusobacterium sp.
    • Beta-lactamase-producing organisms were identified in 27% of patients.

    Conclusions:

    • Anaerobic bacteria are significant pathogens in pediatric osteomyelitis.
    • Microbial flora at adjacent mucous surfaces often correlate with causative organisms.
    • Awareness of beta-lactamase-producing strains is important for antimicrobial selection.

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