Two cases of Leclercia adecarboxylata septic arthritis in immunocompetent paediatric patients

Leclercia adecarboxylata is a rare cause of septic arthritis in children, and has intrinsic resistance to common antibiotics. We describe two cases of L. adecarboxylata septic arthritis in children that required re-presentation to hospital with prolonged treatment, and highlight the importance of considering L. adecarboxylata as a potential cause of infection among children with penetrating injuries and associated environmental exposure.

Citation:
Arasu R, Ewe YH, Sundaram A, Foley DA, Campbell AJ, Fletcher TRW, et al. Two cases of Leclercia adecarboxylata septic arthritis in immunocompetent paediatric patients. Access Microbiol. 2022;4(2).

Keywords:
Leclercia adecarboxylata; immunocompetent; infection; septic arthritis

Abstract:
Leclercia adecarboxylata is a rare cause of septic arthritis in children, and has intrinsic resistance to common antibiotics. We describe two cases of L. adecarboxylata septic arthritis in children that required re-presentation to hospital with prolonged treatment, and highlight the importance of considering L. adecarboxylata as a potential cause of infection among children with penetrating injuries and associated environmental exposure.