Extensive Cellulitis and Bacteremia Due to Streptococcus Pseudoporcinus in a Child With Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome

Abstract

Streptococcus pseudoporcinus is a newly recognized β-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.