Two cases of Leclercia adecarboxylata septic arthritis in immunocompetent paediatric patients. Issue 2 (28th February 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Arasu, Ramesh; Ewe, Yean Hsiang; Sundaram, Abavasankar; Foley, David Anthony; Campbell, Anita Jane; Fletcher, Timothy Robin William; Palasanthiran, Pamela; Suzuki, Arnold
• Is Part Of: Access microbiology. Volume 4:Issue 2(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-02-28
• Subjects: immunocompetent -- infection -- Leclercia adecarboxylata -- septic arthritis; Microbiology -- Periodicals; 579
• DOI: 10.1099/acmi.0.000325
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2516-8290

Abstract

Abstract : Leclercia adecarboxylata is a rare cause of septic arthritis in children, and has intrinsic resistance to common antibiotics. We describe two cases of L. adecarboxylata septic arthritis in children that required re-presentation to hospital with prolonged treatment, and highlight the importance of considering L. adecarboxylata as a potential cause of infection among children with penetrating injuries and associated environmental exposure.