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Actinomycotic splenic abscesses presenting with arthritis
A I Quintero-Del-Rio1, M Trujillo, C W Fink
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas 75235-9063, USA.
Clinical and Experimental Rheumatology
|July 1, 1997
Summary
A rare Actinomyces naeslundii infection caused splenic abscesses and fever in an infant. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with antibiotics and splenectomy led to full recovery.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Splenic abscesses are rare in children, often presenting with non-specific symptoms.
- Fever, abdominal pain, and localized swelling can indicate deep-seated infection.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate antimicrobial therapy are crucial for favorable outcomes.