Branhamella catarrhais Pneumonia With Bacteremia in a Pediatric Patient With Smoke Inhalation

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Abstract
Branhamella catarrhalis, a common inhabitant of the upper respiratory tract, has been identified recently as a cause of lower airway infection. In this report we present a case of B. catarrhalis pneumonia and bacteremia in a child with smoke inhalation as the first description of invasive disease involving this organism in a traumatized airway. In addition, other pediatric cases of B. catarrhalis bacteremia are reviewed, suggesting immunocompromise as a risk factor.

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