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Omphalite à Streptococcus pyogenes et cellulite du pied chez un nourrisson de 11 jours

par Cuvelier, P.;Bouteiller, A.;Fortpied, P.;Lonneux, M.;Blumental, Sophie
Référence Revue médicale de Bruxelles, 39, 3, page (169-171)
Publication Publié, 2018-05

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Résumé :

Omphalitis is a rare infection in our countries. Streptoccus pyogenes is one of the most frequently encountered germs. Complications are rare but include septicemia and necrotizing fasciitis with a high mortality rate. The case reported in this article is that of an 11 days old infant with pyogenic streptococcal omphalitis who developed cellulitis of left food. An intra- venous antibiotic treatment allowed complete resolution of the symptoms. The article is the opportunity to review of the risk factors of this affection, its complications and treatments.