Cantharidin poisoning due to blister beetle ingestion in children: two case reports and a review of clinical presentations

Cantharidin is an intoxicant found in beetles in the Meloidae [Coleoptera] family. Ingestion may result in haematemesis, impaired level of consciousness, electrolyte disturbance, haematurea and renal impairment. Here, we report two paediatric cases of meloid beetle ingestion resulting in cantharidin poisoning and the clinical presentation of the ensuing intoxication

Fatal necrotizing fasciitis caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa in Infants

Two cases of Necrotizing fasciitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in infants are presented. One is female 4 days old; the other is an 8 months old male. Both infants died despite aggressive treatment and intensive resuscitation. Both infants exhibited dark and bluish discoloration of some region of their skin. Pseudomonas aeruginosa was recovered from the blood culture in both infants. The aim of this communication is to report the occurrence of rare cases of necrotizing fasciitis caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa in infants