Comprehensive Analysis of the Spectrum of Osteoarticular Infections in Children.

Background: Studies of pediatric osteoarticular infections (OAIs) mostly focus on acute hematogenous osteomyelitis (AHO) and acute bacterial arthritis (ABA). A comprehensive descriptive analysis of pediatric OAIs, including subacute, chronic, and non-hematogenous types, is lacking.

Methods: A detailed analysis of all pediatric OAIs was undertaken at two academic centers, Hasbro Children's Hospital, Providence, RI, and Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, OH.

A Case Study of a Rapidly Progressive Cellulitis of the Penis and Scrotum in a Two-Month-Old Infant.

A two-month-old infant presented with rapidly progressive cellulitis of the penis and scrotum without a history of trauma, circumcision, or previous infection. After multiple failed antibiotic regimens covering common pathogens associated with cellulitis, a combination of ceftazidime and clindamycin was used to treat his infection. The previous evidence of anaerobic bacteria being implicated in male genitourinary infections and the antibiotic course necessary in this patient's treatment indicate that infantile scrotal cellulitis could require a distinct approach from typical skin and soft tissue infections.

Anaerobic Necrotizing Pneumonia: Another Potential Life-threatening Complication of Vaping?

An adolescent girl with a history of frequent electronic cigarette use of nicotine was hospitalized with severe necrotizing pneumonia. Blood cultures obtained before the administration of empirical broad-spectrum intravenous antibiotics had positive results for the growth of The pathogen is an uncommon but well-known cause of anaerobic pneumonia with unique features that are collectively referred to as Lemierre syndrome or postanginal sepsis. The syndrome begins as a pharyngeal infection.

Lebanese Population Exposure to Trace Elements via White Bread Consumption.

The objective of this study was to assess Lebanese population exposure to trace elements (TEs) via white pita consumption. A survey of white pita consumption was achieved among one thousand Lebanese individuals, grouped into adults (above 15 years old, men, and women) and young people (6-9 and 10-14 years old). The most consumed pita brands, labeled B1, B2, and B3, were selected.