[Neonatal botryomycosis]

Abstract

Botryomycosis is an uncommon bacterial infection. It occurs in two forms: cutaneous and visceral. Fewer than 30 pediatric cases have been reported. We present the first case of a 14-day-old newborn with botryomycosis revealed by four tumefactions located in the inguinal and popliteal hollows, without a biological inflammatory syndrome. Pathological examination of the sample demonstrated botryomycosis. The culture collection found Staphylococcus aureus. Progression was favorable with appropriate prolonged antibiotic therapy. Predicting factors such as immunodeficiency or cystic fibrosis were excluded.