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Yersinia enterocolitica osteomyelitis in a child
American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|June 1, 1978
Summary
Yersinia enterocolitica osteomyelitis is rare, especially in children. This case highlights a rare rib infection in a young girl with thalassemia major and liver cirrhosis.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Bacterial pathogenesis
- Bone infections
Background:
- Systemic Yersinia enterocolitica infections are infrequent.
- Osteomyelitis caused by Yersinia enterocolitica is exceptionally rare.
- Children with underlying conditions like thalassemia major are more susceptible to infections.
Observation:
- A 9-year-old girl with thalassemia major, liver cirrhosis, and hemosiderosis presented with osteomyelitis.
- The infection was localized to the rib.
- Yersinia enterocolitica serotype O:3 was identified as the causative agent.
Findings:
- The patient exhibited a confirmed serologic response to Yersinia enterocolitica infection.
- No clear source of the Yersinia enterocolitica infection was identified.
- This represents a rare instance of rib osteomyelitis due to Yersinia enterocolitica in an immunocompromised child.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of rare Yersinia enterocolitica manifestations.
- Highlights the importance of considering Yersinia enterocolitica in osteomyelitis, particularly in immunocompromised pediatric patients.
- Further research may be needed to elucidate transmission routes and risk factors for Yersinia enterocolitica osteomyelitis.