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Salmonella typhimurium meningitis in infancy
Ranjeeta Adhikary1, Sangeeta Joshi1, Meera Ramakrishnan2
1Department of Microbiology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India.
Summary
A rare case of Salmonella typhimurium meningitis in an infant highlights the severity of this infection. Despite initial improvement, the infant tragically succumbed to nosocomial pneumonia, underscoring infection risks.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Meningitis is a serious infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- Salmonella typhimurium is a common cause of gastroenteritis but rarely causes meningitis in infants.
Observation:
- A four-month-old infant presented with fever, cold symptoms, and generalized convulsions.
- Clinical examination revealed fever and seizures; the anterior fontanelle was not bulging.
Findings:
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis confirmed Salmonella typhimurium as the causative agent of meningitis.
- The infant showed initial clinical improvement with treatment.
Implications:
- This case emphasizes the importance of considering Salmonella typhimurium in infant meningitis, even if uncommon.
- The fatal outcome due to nosocomial pneumonia highlights the vulnerability of infants with serious infections and the risks of hospital-acquired infections.
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