Cervical adenitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus in a newborn.

Crisbety Pinho, Nuno Serra de Almeida, Joaquim Tiago, Ana Ratola

BMJ case reports 2021 May 05

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Cervical acute lymphadenitis is rarely described in neonates. We present the case of a 12-day-old preterm, fed by nasogastric tube, who presented a tender erythematous submandibular swelling. Laboratory data showed neutrophilia and an elevation of C reactive protein and procalcitonin. Ultrasound ﬁndings suggested cellulitis and adenitis with abscess. The culture of the drainage material identified methicillin-sensitive Staphylococcus aureus With the administration of the right antibiotic treatment, a good clinical outcome was observed. © BMJ Publishing Group Limited 2021. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.

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Crisbety Pinho, Nuno Serra de Almeida, Joaquim Tiago, Ana Ratola. Cervical adenitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus in a newborn. BMJ case reports. 2021 May 05;14(5)