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Polyarticular Septic Arthritis Caused by Haemophilus influenzae Serotype f in an 8-Month-Old Immunocompetent Infant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Ahmed Ali, Raheel
Kaplan, Sheldon L.
Rosenfeld, Scott B.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-05-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
The standard use of vaccinations against pathogens has resulted in a decreased incidence of musculoskeletal infections caused by these previously common bacterial pathogens.
Consequently, the incidence of infections caused by atypical bacteria is rising.
This report presents a case of septic arthritis caused by non-type b H.
influenzae in a pediatric patient.
Methods.
We report a case of an infant with polyarticular septic arthritis caused by H.
influenzae serotype f.
A literature review was conducted with the inclusion criteria of case reports and studies published between 2004 and 2013 addressing musculoskeletal H.
influenzae infections.
Results.
An 8-month-old female presented with pain and swelling in her right ankle and left elbow.
The patient was diagnosed with septic arthritis and underwent incision and drainage.
Wound and blood cultures were positive for Haemophilus influenzae serotype f.
In addition to treatment with IV antibiotics, the patient underwent immunocompetency studies, which were normal.
Subsequent follow-up revealed eradication of the infection.
Conclusions.
Haemophilus influenzae non-type b may cause serious invasive infections such as sepsis or septic arthritis in children with or without predisposing factors such as immunodeficiency or asplenia.
Optimal treatment includes surgical management, culture driven IV antibiotics, and an immunologic workup.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ahmed Ali, Raheel& Kaplan, Sheldon L.& Rosenfeld, Scott B.. 2015. Polyarticular Septic Arthritis Caused by Haemophilus influenzae Serotype f in an 8-Month-Old Immunocompetent Infant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059434
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ahmed Ali, Raheel…[et al.]. Polyarticular Septic Arthritis Caused by Haemophilus influenzae Serotype f in an 8-Month-Old Immunocompetent Infant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059434
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ahmed Ali, Raheel& Kaplan, Sheldon L.& Rosenfeld, Scott B.. Polyarticular Septic Arthritis Caused by Haemophilus influenzae Serotype f in an 8-Month-Old Immunocompetent Infant: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1059434
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1059434