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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infection with non-typhoidal Salmonella species in an infant

Alexa Bodman1, Walter Hall

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, N.Y., USA.

Pediatric Neurosurgery
|November 28, 2014
PubMed

Insights

A rare bacterial cause of shunt infection in an infant was successfully treated. This case highlights the importance of considering unusual pathogens in pediatric neurosurgery infections.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Ventriculoperitoneal shunts are crucial for managing hydrocephalus in infants.
  • Shunt infections pose significant risks in pediatric neurosurgery.
  • Posthemorrhagic hydrocephalus is a common indication for shunts in premature infants.

Observation:

  • A 3-month-old male infant presented with irritability and poor feeding.
  • The infant had a history of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus.
  • Clinical presentation suggested a possible shunt infection.

Findings:

  • The shunt infection was caused by non-Salmonellatyphi species.
  • This organism is a rare cause of meningitis and shunt infections in the US.
  • Prompt and effective antibiotic treatment led to a positive outcome.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the need to consider rare pathogens in pediatric shunt infections.
  • Early diagnosis and targeted treatment are vital for favorable outcomes.
  • Understanding uncommon causative agents improves management strategies in neurosurgery.

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