Serious infections due to penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae in two children with nephrotic syndrome

被引:9
作者
Ilyas, M [1 ]
Roy, S [1 ]
Abbasi, S [1 ]
Leggiadro, RJ [1 ]
English, BK [1 ]
Wyatt, RJ [1 ]
机构
[1] LEBONHEUR CHILDRENS HOSP & MED CTR,CRIPPLED CHILDRENS FDN,RES CTR,MEMPHIS,TN 38103
关键词
nephrotic syndrome; penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae; peritonitis; bacteremia; cephalosporins;
D O I
10.1007/s004670050179
中图分类号
R72 [儿科学];
学科分类号
100202 ;
摘要
Children with nephrotic syndrome are susceptible to the development of invasive bacterial infections, particularly those caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Recently, penicillin-resistant pneumococcal infections in children have occurred in increased frequency in some regions. We have seen two children with nephrotic syndrome who developed penicillin-resistant pneumococcal bacteremia and/or peritonitis. A change in the initial therapy from penicillin in the usual dose in these patients must be considered.
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