[Severe bacterial infections and sudden death in children less than 4-years-old: 3 case reports].
Infectious factors contribute to sudden infant death in about 1 case out of 3. We report 3 children less than 4-years-old who died suddenly of bacterial infection due to Neisseria meningitidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus aureus. The bacteria were isolated from central and peripheral samples. A bacterial origin should be sought in all cases of sudden death in children. When a bacterial origin is confirmed, the question of immunodeficiency should be raised.
Service de pédiatrie, université Paris 13, hôpital Jean-Verdier, AP-HP, avenue du 14-Juillet, 93143 Bondy, France. emeline.chapelon@hotmail.fr
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D002675:Child, Preschool; D003645:Death, Sudden / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008589:Meningococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D038541:Neisseria meningitidis, Serogroup B; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*