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[Neonate with Ventriculitis caused by Empedobacter Brevis: Report of a case in Peru]

Christian Rojas-Contreras1, Gabriel De la Cruz-Ku2, Miguel Eduardo Eyzaguirre-Sandoval2

  • 1Servicio de Infectología. Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño. Lima, Perú.

Revista Peruana De Medicina Experimental Y Salud Publica
|September 6, 2018
PubMed

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A rare Empedobacter brevis infection caused ventriculitis and sepsis in a newborn with hydrocephalus and myelomeningocele. This multi-resistant bacterium

Area of Science:

  • Medical microbiology
  • Infectious diseases
  • Neonatal care

Background:

  • Rare microbial infections pose challenges in healthcare.
  • Understanding human-microbial interactions is crucial for disease management.
  • Hydrocephalus and myelomeningocele are complex congenital conditions.

Observation:

  • A newborn boy presented with hydrocephalus and myelomeningocele.
  • The infant developed ventriculitis and sepsis.
  • Empedobacter brevis, a rare bacterium, was identified as the causative agent.

Findings:

  • The bacterium exhibited a multi-resistant pattern.
  • Unexpected identification of Empedobacter brevis in cerebrospinal fluid.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed a mix of etiologies.

Implications:

  • Highlights the importance of identifying rare pathogens in neonatal sepsis.
  • Emphasizes the need for antimicrobial susceptibility testing for resistant bacteria.
  • Informs therapeutic strategies for complex neonatal infections.

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