Hand abscess, phlebitis, and bacteremia due to Salmonella enterica serotype Augustenborg
Lin, W-Jen.; Wang, C-Chien.; Cheng, S-Nan.; Lo, W-Tsung.; Hung, C-Hsing.
Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infection 39(6): 519-522
2006
ISSN/ISBN: 1684-1182 PMID: 17164956 Document Number: 604456
Soft tissue and superficial venous infections are uncommon extraintestinal manifestations of non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) infections. In contrast to affected adults, who usually show immunological impairment, the majority of children with extraintestinal NTS infections have no predisposing risk factors. Here, we report a previously healthy infant who developed hand abscess, phlebitis, bacteremia, and impending disseminated intravascular coagulation. Blood and abscess cultures showed Salmonella enterica serotype Augustenborg. This organism is an uncommon isolate in humans that can be highly pathogenic and induce rare manifestations of infection as in the present case.