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Campylobacter enteritis in infants and young children
Israel Journal of Medical Sciences
|May 1, 1982
Summary
Campylobacter jejuni is a common cause of intestinal infections in children, often presenting with diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Antibiotics like aminoglycosides, chloramphenicol, and erythromycin are effective treatments, leading to full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Gastroenterology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Campylobacter jejuni is increasingly recognized as a significant intestinal pathogen in pediatric populations.
- Enteritis caused by Campylobacter jejuni infection presents with distinct clinical manifestations in children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the clinical features and treatment outcomes of enteritis caused by Campylobacter jejuni infection in pediatric patients.
- To evaluate the in vitro antibiotic sensitivity of Campylobacter jejuni isolates from pediatric patients.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case series analysis of 21 pediatric patients diagnosed with Campylobacter jejuni enteritis.
- In vitro antibiotic sensitivity testing was performed on bacterial isolates.
Main Results:
- The most frequent symptoms observed were diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
- In vitro sensitivity tests indicated that aminoglycosides, chloramphenicol, and erythromycin were effective against the tested strains.
- All 21 patients achieved a symptom-free status upon hospital discharge.
Conclusions:
- Campylobacter jejuni is a prevalent cause of pediatric enteritis with characteristic symptoms.
- Effective antibiotic options for treating Campylobacter jejuni infections in children include aminoglycosides, chloramphenicol, and erythromycin.
- Prompt diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy lead to favorable outcomes in pediatric patients with Campylobacter jejuni enteritis.