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[Epidemic of Pneumocystis carinii infection in infants]
J Kasznia-Kocot1, M Lukasik, M Sada-Cieślar
1IV Katedry i Kliniki Pediatrii Sl. AM, Chorzowie.
Pneumonologia I Alergologia Polska
|January 1, 1993
Insights
An epidemic of Pneumocystis pneumonia occurred in a hospital ward, affecting 18 of 21 infants and young children. Diagnosis was confirmed through cytologic examination of bronchial secretions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Respiratory infections
- Microbiology
Context:
- An outbreak of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) occurred within a hospital infants ward.
- The infection affected a significant proportion of the pediatric patient population in the ward.
Purpose:
- To describe an epidemic of intra-ward infection caused by Pneumocystis carinii.
- To highlight the diagnostic methods used for identifying Pneumocystis carinii in pediatric patients.
Summary:
- Eighteen out of twenty-one infants and small children treated in the ward became ill.
- Diagnosis was established via cytologic examination of bronchial excretion obtained from the subglottic region.
Impact:
- This case study underscores the potential for nosocomial transmission of Pneumocystis carinii in vulnerable pediatric populations.
- It emphasizes the importance of early and accurate diagnosis of Pneumocystis pneumonia in infants and young children, particularly in outbreak settings.
Abstract:
Epidemic intra-ward infection caused by Pneumocystis carinii was described. 18 infants and small children were ill from among 21 treated in the infants ward. The diagnosis was given on the grounds of cytologic examination of bronchial excretion from subglottic region.