Stark JE, Bellman LA, Kamel SH, Whittam BM, Christenson JC, Webber EC. Escherichia coli Bacteremia, Epididymo-Orchitis, and Scrotal Abscess in a Neonate.
J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2012;
1:340-2. [PMID:
26619427 DOI:
10.1093/jpids/pis057]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2011] [Accepted: 03/06/2012] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
Abstract
Epididymo-orchitis (EO) is a rare but important cause of scrotal swelling in pediatric patients. EO is caused by bacteremia leading to hematogenous seeding or ascending infection of the urinary tract. EO can be associated with abscess, bacteremia, and other serious infections, and must be distinguished from other causes of scrotal swelling such as testicular torsion. We present a case of a 16-day-old male with EO, scrotal abscess, and bacteremia from Escherichia coli.
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