Exceptional association of two species of bacteria causing acute appendicitis: Haemophilus influenzae and Enterobacter cloacae

• DOI: 10.1099/acmi.0.000794.v3
• Publication Date: 2024-05-28T17:33:16Z
• Authors: Fatima Zahra Adil; Elmostafa Benaissa; Yassine Ben Lahlou; Leila Laamara; Fatna Bssaibis; Adil Maleb; Mariama Chadli; Mostafa Elouennass
• Keywords: Association (psychology); Enterobacter; Case Report; Microbiology; Gene; 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; Enterobacteriaceae; Antibiotics; Health Sciences; Enterobacter cloacae; Genetics; Escherichia coli; Psychology; General surgery; Biology; Acute appendicitis; Bacteria; Diagnosis and Management of Appendicitis; Appendicitis; Haemophilus influenzae; FOS: Psychology; FOS: Biological sciences; Emergency Medicine; Psychotherapist; Medicine

Appendicitis, typically caused by appendiceal lumen obstruction, is a prevalent abdominal surgical emergency worldwide. While most cases involve Enterobacterales, Haemophilus influenzae, primarily known for upper respiratory infections, is infrequently associated with gastrointestinal infections. This article presents an exceptional case of acute appendicitis caused by both Haemophilus influenza and Enterobacter cloacae 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.