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ReviewEuropean journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology2024

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans infection in children: two case reports and a review of the literature.

J Karila-Cohen, S Kerner, E Blondiaux, S Vimont, M H Odièvre, B Fournier, E Grimprel, M Lorrot, A S Romain

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Review in European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

J Karila-CohenDepartment of General Pediatrics, Trousseau Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France. julie.karila-cohen@aphp.fr.
S KernerDental Faculty, Rothschild Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Universite Paris Cite, Paris, France.
E BlondiauxDepartment of Pediatric Radiology, Trousseau Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
S VimontDepartment of Bacteriology, Saint Antoine Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
M H OdièvreDepartment of General Pediatrics, Trousseau Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
B FournierDental Faculty, Rothschild Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Universite Paris Cite, Paris, France.
E GrimprelDepartment of General Pediatrics, Trousseau Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
M LorrotDepartment of General Pediatrics, Trousseau Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.
A S RomainDepartment of General Pediatrics, Trousseau Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Sorbonne Université, Paris, France.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans (Aa), a Gram-negative coccobacillus commonly associated with endocarditis, poses a rare diagnostic challenge in pediatric cases. The presentation of two pediatric cases-myositis and chest mass-highlights novel aspects, including unusual symptom presentations in children which can be mistaken for malignancy. The limited sensitivity of standard blood tests complicates diagnosis, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Representative samples must be taken, especially if blood cultures are negative. Despite advances in detection methods, diagnosing Aa infection remains difficult due to its rarity in children and variable clinical presentation. In conclusion, a comprehensive understanding of Aa infection in children is essential for early and effective diagnostic and therapeutic management.

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Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitansPasteurellaceae InfectionsAnti-Bacterial AgentsChildHumansMyositisAnti-Bacterial Agents

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PMID38780754

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