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Neonatal sepsis caused by Shewanella algae: A case report
Marie Victor Pravin Charles1, Sreenivasan Srirangaraj1, Arunava Kali1
1Department of Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India.
The Australasian Medical Journal
|March 27, 2015
Summary
Early onset neonatal sepsis, a critical issue in developing nations, is rarely caused by Shewanella algae (S. algae). This report details a rare case of S. algae bloodstream infection in a newborn, highlighting an unusual cause of neonatal sepsis.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Neonatal sepsis is a significant cause of mortality, particularly in developing countries.
- Escherichia coli and Enterobacteriaceae are the most common pathogens causing neonatal sepsis.
- Shewanella algae (S. algae), a marine-associated bacterium, is an infrequent cause of human infection.
Observation:
- This case report describes an unusual instance of early onset neonatal sepsis.
- The newborn presented with a bloodstream infection attributed to Shewanella algae.
- Isolation of S. algae from a neonate with early onset sepsis is uncommon.
Findings:
- Shewanella algae was identified as the causative agent of bloodstream infection in a neonate.
- The infection presented as early onset neonatal sepsis.
- This case highlights S. algae as a potential, albeit rare, pathogen in neonatal infections.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of pathogens causing neonatal sepsis.
- It underscores the importance of considering unusual bacteria in neonatal infections, even in resource-limited settings.
- Further research may be needed to understand the epidemiology and clinical significance of S. algae in neonates.
