Publications by authors named "Irene Lapetina"

In recent years, an increasing number of reports have described invasive infections caused by bacteria from (SAGs). seems to be more related with pleuropulmonary infections and abscess of the brain and deep soft tissues, and it is more likely to cause suppurative and non-bacteremic infections compared to other members of the same genus. We present two clinical cases of invasive infections in pediatric patients: a liver abscess case and a pansinusitis case associated with bilateral otomastoiditis and parapharyngeal abscess complicated by acute mediastinitis, thrombophlebitis of the cavernous sinus, and thrombosis of the cranial tract of the ipsilateral jugular vein.

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Article Synopsis
  • SJS is a rare syndrome that causes detachment of skin and mucous membranes, often triggered by drugs or infections.
  • It starts with general symptoms before developing into more severe mucocutaneous issues, requiring careful medical attention.
  • The text shares a case study of a girl who presented an unusual form of SJS linked to an Enterovirus infection.
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