Escherichia coli Bacteremia, Epididymo-Orchitis, and Scrotal Abscess in a Neonate

Epididymo-orchitis (EO) is a rare but important cause of scrotal swelling in pediatric patients. EO is caused by bacteremia leading to hematogenous seeding or ascending infection of the urinary tract. EO can be associated with abscess, bacteremia, and other serious infections, and must be distinguis...

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Published in:Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society 2012-12, Vol.1 (4), p.340-342
Main Authors: Stark, Julie E., Bellman, Lilly A., Kamel, Sarah H., Whittam, Benjamin M., Christenson, John C., Webber, Emily C.
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Language:English
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Summary:Epididymo-orchitis (EO) is a rare but important cause of scrotal swelling in pediatric patients. EO is caused by bacteremia leading to hematogenous seeding or ascending infection of the urinary tract. EO can be associated with abscess, bacteremia, and other serious infections, and must be distinguished from other causes of scrotal swelling such as testicular torsion. We present a case of a 16-day-old male with EO, scrotal abscess, and bacteremia from Escherichia coli.
ISSN:2048-7193
2048-7207
DOI:10.1093/jpids/pis057