[Osteoarticular infections in newborn infants].
The authors report 13 cases of osteoarticular infection observed during the first month of life. The origin was iatrogenic in 7 cases. The diagnosis was based on local inflammatory signs and standard X-ray. The joints most often affected were the hip (8 out of 19 localizations) and the ankle (5/19). The causative bacteria was mostly isolated from blood culture (10/13 cases) and was staphylococcus aureus in 11 cases. Treatment included prolonged antibiotic-therapy for 1-4 months, plus evacuation by joint punctures and immobilization of the affected limb with a plaster or traction. Functional sequellae were observed in 3 children and essentially concerned the hip.
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Département de médecine et réanimation pédiatriques, centre hospitalier régional et universitaire de Grenoble, France.
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Andrini
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Croize
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Joannard
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid / Q000175:diagnosis; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
Infections ostéo-articulaires du nouveau-né.