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Multiple joint infections with Enterobacter cloacae

S L Gordon, M J Maisels, W J Robbins

    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
    |June 1, 1977
    PubMed

    Insights

    A rare Enterobacter cloacae infection caused multiple joint issues in an infant. The infant recovered well, with normal joint function by 18 months, despite a hip dislocation.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Orthopedic Surgery

    Background:

    • Neonatal and infant infections can lead to severe complications.
    • Enterobacter cloacae is an opportunistic pathogen that can cause serious infections.

    Observation:

    • A case of multiple joint infections in an infant caused by Enterobacter cloacae is presented.
    • This specific presentation appears to be previously unreported in medical literature.

    Findings:

    • The infant survived the infection.
    • A pathologic dislocation of the left hip occurred as a complication.
    • All other joints demonstrated normal function by 18 months of age.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the potential for Enterobacter cloacae to cause severe, disseminated infections in infants.
    • Underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis and management of neonatal sepsis.
    • Suggests that with appropriate treatment, functional recovery is possible even after significant joint complications.

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