The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal · 2006 · 65 citations · 7 references
Life SciencesInfectious DiseasesMicrobiologyBacteriologyDiagnostic MicrobiologyMedical MicrobiologyBacterial InfectionsDermatopathology Of InfectionInfectious DermatosesSkin InfectionsBacterial LymphadenitisBactericidal AgentsCorynebacterial InfectionsDiagnosis Of Tuberculous LymphadenitisMycobacterial LymphadenitisMycobacterial Skin InfectionsNontuberculous Mycobacterial Infections
We report the case of a 12-year-old girl with Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis necrotizing lymphadenitis. Awareness of this disease is critical for the diagnosis given that corynebacteria are often considered as skin contaminants. The isolate was highly susceptible to antibiotics but only ciprofloxacin, rifampin and gentamicin exerted bactericidal activity.
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