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Exceptional association of two species of bacteria causing acute appendicitis: and Open Access

Abstract

Appendicitis, typically caused by appendiceal lumen obstruction, is a prevalent abdominal surgical emergency worldwide. While most cases involve , primarily known for upper respiratory infections, is infrequently associated with gastrointestinal infections. This article presents an exceptional case of acute appendicitis caused by both and in a 15-year-old child, highlighting the significance of recognizing uncommon pathogens in appendicitis and emphasizing the necessity for thorough microbiological investigations to refine diagnostic approaches.

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Keyword(s): acute appendicitis , children , Enterobacter cloacae and Haemophilus influenzae
© 2024 The Authors
  • This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. The microbiology society waived the open access fees for this article.
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Exceptional association of two species of bacteria causing acute appendicitis: Haemophilus influenzae and Enterobacter cloacae
Access Microbiology 6, 000794.v3 (2024); https://doi.org/10.1099/acmi.0.000794.v3
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