Medicine and Health

Complicated Acute Pericarditis and Peripheral Venous Catheter-Related Bloodstream Infection Caused by Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus after Influenza B Virus Infection: A Case Report

F. Ochi, H. Tauchi, et al.

Discover how a team of expert pediatricians navigated the complexities of acute pericarditis in a 14-month-old girl, complicated by a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection after influenza B. Their swift diagnosis and targeted treatment approach brought the patient's condition under control, emphasizing the critical need for prompt medical intervention in young patients.

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Abstract

This case report describes a 14-month-old female patient who developed acute pericarditis complicated by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infection following influenza B virus infection. The patient presented with fever, dyspnea, and signs of peripheral venous catheter-related infection. Diagnosis was confirmed through blood cultures and echocardiography, revealing pericardial effusion. Treatment with vancomycin, aspirin, and colchicine resulted in stabilization of the patient's condition. The report highlights the importance of prompt diagnosis and targeted therapy in managing complicated acute pericarditis in children.

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May 02, 2023

Authors

Fumihiro Ochi, Hisamichi Tauchi, Hiromitsu Miura, Tomozo Moritani, Toshiyuki Chisaka, Takashi Higaki, Mariko Eguchi

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