Pediatr. praxi. 2014;15(2):95-96

Erythema nodosum in combined Chlamydia and Salmonella infection in two classmates

MUDr.Jakub Heczko, MUDr.Josef Grym

Pediatrické oddělení SZZ Krnov

Erythema nodosum is considered to be a nonspecific immune response to an antigenic stimulus, most frequently an infectious one. The

authors present two case reports of 9-year-old classmates in whom an eruption of erythema nodosum was associated with a previously

undescribed combined infection with two pathogens: Chlamydia trachomatis and Salmonella enteritidis. The epidemiological association

of both the cases and a nearly identical clinical presentation, course and response to treatment were conspicuous. After reviewing

the literature, the authors discuss the potential effect of the infective agents themselves on the occurrence of erythema nodosum and

recommend more detailed paediatric and microbiological studies on this phenomenon.

association.

Keywords: Erythema nodosum, combined infection, Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Salmonella enteritidis, epidemiological

Published: April 20, 2014  Show citation