Streptococcus pseudoporcinus is a newly recognized beta-hemolytic streptococcus, that is considered a rare pathogen in adults. Infections in children have not been reported. We describe a child with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome that developed of S. pseudoporcinus cellulitis and bacteremia, which was difficult-to-treat, relapsed and required prolonged antibiotic courses. S. pseudoporcinus can cause invasive infection in children, especially in the presence of predisposing conditions.
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Childrens Hosp, Div Vasc & Intervent Radiol, Boston, MA 02115 USA
Harvard Univ, Sch Med, Boston, MA 02115 USAChildrens Hosp, Div Vasc & Intervent Radiol, Boston, MA 02115 USA