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Isolation of Bacteroides corrodens from infections in children

H B Marsden, W A Hyde

    Journal of Clinical Pathology
    |March 1, 1971
    PubMed

    Insights

    Bacteroides corrodens can cause serious pediatric infections, including fatal empyema. Its pathogenic potential may be underestimated due to slow colony growth, complicating diagnosis.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Microbiology
    • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
    • Bacteriology

    Background:

    • Bacteroides corrodens is a rarely reported bacterium in clinical settings.
    • Understanding the pathogenic potential of commensal or opportunistic bacteria is crucial in pediatric medicine.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report cases of Bacteroides corrodens infections in children.
    • To highlight the potential pathogenicity of Bacteroides corrodens.
    • To discuss challenges in isolating and identifying Bacteroides corrodens.

    Main Methods:

    • Case series reporting six pediatric infections.
    • Bacteriological analysis of clinical samples.
    • Clinical and pathological review of a fatal case.

    Main Results:

    • Six children presented with Bacteroides corrodens infections.
    • Five infections were polymicrobial; one was a fatal extradural and subdural empyema with pure culture of Bacteroides corrodens.
    • Bacteriological findings are detailed for each case.

    Conclusions:

    • Bacteroides corrodens can play a significant pathogenic role in pediatric infections.
    • The difficulty in isolating Bacteroides corrodens may stem from delayed colony appearance.
    • Increased awareness and diagnostic consideration are needed for this organism.

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