Bacillary Angiomatosis in an Immunocompetent Child: The First Reported Case

Paul, Maria A.; Fleischer, Alan B.; Wieselthier, Janet S.; White, Wain L.

doi:10.1111/j.1525-1470.1994.tb00101.x

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“…Mucocutaneous manifestations in children with HIV infection Bacillary angiomatosis: Although the disease has been described in immunocompetent children, [35] it is rarely seen in HIV-infected children. The etiologic agent is Bartonella henselae and B. quintana.…”

Section: Bacterial Infectionsmentioning

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Mucocutaneous manifestations in children with human immunodeficiency virus infection

Mendiratta¹,

Mittal²,

Jain³

et al. 2010

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol

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Skin is one of the most frequently involved organs in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and mucocutaneous manifestations may be one of the earliest markers of AIDS. The prevalence of cutaneous abnormalities in HIV approaches nearly 90%. Mucocutaneous manifestations may also act as a prognostic marker of HIV infection. Children are increasingly being affected by HIV infection and it is important to realize the presence of the infection early in the disease process as their immune status is not mature enough to handle the stress of various infections. Skin manifestations can serve as early markers and prognostic indicators of HIV infection. This review highlights the epidemiology, transmission, pathogenesis, and the mucocutaneous manifestations of HIV infection in children.

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Section: Bacterial Infectionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Mucocutaneous manifestations in children with human immunodeficiency virus infection

Mendiratta¹,

Mittal²,

Jain³

et al. 2010

Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol

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“…Only 4 other cases have been reported of BA occurring in an immunocompetent child, one who developed BA lesions near an infected facial wound. [3][4][5][6] The causative agents in BA are Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana, small gram-negative rods in the family Bartonellaceae. 7 The reservoir for B. henselae is domestic cats; therefore, transmission can result from cat bites or scratches that are subsequently contaminated with infested cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) feces.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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Bacillary Angiomatosis in an Immunocompetent Child: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Zarraga

Rosen²,

Herschthal³

2011

The American Journal of Dermatopathology

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Bacillary angiomatosis is an infectious disease caused by 2 gram-negative bacilli, Bartonella henselae and Bartonella quintana. This disease is characterized by vascular proliferations in the skin and/or visceral organs, and typically manifests in immunocompromised patients. However, we report a case of a 10-year-old immunocompetent female child with a questionable history of being scratched by a cat. Although initially diagnosed as a pyogenic granuloma, a diagnosis of bacillary angiomatosis was made based on histologic examination of the excised lesion demonstrating interstitial bacillary deposition on Warthin-Starry silver stain. The patient was successfully treated with 2 weeks of azithromycin after which all symptoms resolved.

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“…It is known to cause both cutaneous and disseminated visceral disease in these patients. It has, however, also been reported, in immunocompetent individuals (128). It was first described by Stoler et al in 1983 (171) as an unusual subcutaneous vascular infection in a patient with AIDS.…”

Section: Bacillary Angiomatosismentioning

confidence: 96%