Case of Kidney Infection in a Child Caused by Staphylococcus simulans
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Horigome Akihisa, Uryu Hideko, Takasago Satoshi, Atsumi Yukari, Mochizuki Shinji
Primary Institution: Center Hospital of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine
Hypothesis
Can Staphylococcus simulans cause severe urinary tract infections in children?
Conclusion
Staphylococcus simulans can cause severe urinary tract infections and should not be dismissed as a contaminant in urine cultures.
Supporting Evidence
- S. simulans was isolated from both urine and blood cultures.
- The patient had no prior history of urinary tract infections.
- Contrast-enhanced CT revealed characteristic lesions in both kidneys.
- Urinalysis showed 1+ bacteria and 1-4 white blood cells per high-power field.
- The patient was treated successfully with antibiotics.
Takeaway
This study shows that a rare germ called Staphylococcus simulans can make kids very sick with kidney infections, even if they don't have typical signs of a urinary infection.
Methodology
Case report detailing the clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and treatment of a pediatric patient.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A four-year-old girl.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website