PulseExploreJournal ClubDebatesTrendingResearchersJournals
Instagram
HomeExploreJournal ClubTrending
Synapse
⌘+K
Synapse
March 17, 2026The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases0 citationsOpen Access

Primary Pyomyositis From Resistant Streptococcus Pneumoniae in an Infant

Primary Pyomyositis Due to Resistant Streptococcus Pneumoniae Secondary to Acute Otitis Media in a 7-Month-Old Infant: Case Report

View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share

Authors

MAMariela Bernardes do AmaralVAVictor Leonardo Pinheiro De Amorim

Discussion

Loading...

Member takes

Overview

A case report finds rare pyomyositis in an infant after acute otitis media, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

Key Points

  • To report a rare case of primary pyomyositis due to resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae in an infant.
  • Reported a clinical case of a 7-month-old infant with fever and limb movement issues.
  • Conducted blood cultures and imaging studies, including CT scans, to diagnose the condition.
  • Escalated antibiotic therapy based on culture results and susceptibility.
  • Monitored the infant's clinical progress with non-surgical management.
  • Isolated a strain of S. pneumoniae with susceptibility requiring increased ceftriaxone exposure.
  • Patient showed complete clinical resolution after antibiotic treatment without surgical intervention.
  • Reinforced the importance of considering pyomyositis in infants with fever and limb movement limitations.

Cite This Study

Amaral et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b8ef52deb47d591b8c5529https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjid.2026.105071
View Full Paper
Ask AI
Bookmark
Share