An Unprecedented Clinical Presentation due to Bacillus cereus Bacteremia in a Previously Healthy Adolescent

Febrile seizures are common among young children but unusual in adolescents. This report presents an exceptionally rare case of fever with seizures resulting from <i>Bacillus cereus</i> bacteremia in a previously healthy adolescent. Timely diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic treatment were critical for the patient's recovery. A review of the relevant literature highlights the rarity and importance of recognizing systemic <i>Bacillus cereus</i> infections in adolescents. Systemic infections caused by <i>Bacillus cereus</i>, which are often linked to mild gastrointestinal diseases and febrile seizures, have rarely been documented in pediatric patients, except for neonates or immunocompromised individuals. This unique case highlights the critical importance of considering <i>Bacillus cereus</i> infection in the differential diagnosis of unusual fever and seizures in adolescents, particularly with recent dietary exposures like rice consumption.