Clinical experience with treatment of melioidosis in children

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2004 Dec;23(12):1165-6.

Abstract

We describe the treatment and follow-up results of 30 children with culture-proven melioidosis seen during 1994-1999. Twelve patients had septicemia, and 18 patients had localized infection. Ceftazidime with or without trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole were used for the acute treatment of severe melioidosis. Oral trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole was given in the eradication phase in 4 patients with septicemia and in 12 patients for the treatment of localized infection. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole in combination with doxycycline were given to 4 patients, whereas doxycycline alone was given to 2 patients older than 8 years old. No serious adverse reaction was reported. Three patients died suddenly. Twenty-five patients could be followed up; 24 patients were well.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bacteremia / drug therapy
  • Ceftazidime / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Doxycycline / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Melioidosis / complications
  • Melioidosis / drug therapy*
  • Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
  • Ceftazidime
  • Doxycycline