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Gingivitis and cellulitis in diffuse pneumococcal infection.

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Southern Medical Journal

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Gingivitis and facial cellulitis in children may indicate pneumococcal infection. This study reports two cases of pneumococcal cellulitis and gingivitis with bacteremia, highlighting a potential diagnostic clue.

Area of Science:

Pediatric infectious diseases
Oral pathology

Background:

Facial cellulitis and gingivitis can present in young patients.
Identifying the causative agent is crucial for effective treatment.

Observation:

Two pediatric cases presented with concurrent gingivitis, cystic lesions, and facial cellulitis.
Both patients exhibited bacteremia.

Findings:

Pneumococcal etiology was strongly suspected based on the clinical presentation.
The findings suggest a link between specific clinical signs and pneumococcal infection.

Implications:

This presentation may serve as an early indicator of pneumococcal infection in children.
Awareness of this association can aid in prompt diagnosis and management of pneumococcal bacteremia.

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