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Ocular infection in a newborn caused by Neisseria mucosa
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|August 1, 1987
Abstract:
Neisseria mucosa was isolated in pure culture from a purulent ocular infection of a newborn. The initial Gram-stained smear revealed intracellular gram-negative diplococci. The organism showed resistance to vancomycin, colistin, and trimethoprim in susceptibility testing and grew well on Thayer-Martin medium.
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Neisseria mucosa caused a newborn
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Neonatal ocular infections can lead to severe complications.
- Gram-negative diplococci are common causes of bacterial conjunctivitis.
Observation:
- A purulent ocular infection in a newborn was observed.
- Gram-stain revealed intracellular gram-negative diplococci.
Findings:
- Neisseria mucosa was successfully isolated in pure culture.
- The isolate demonstrated resistance to vancomycin, colistin, and trimethoprim.
- The organism exhibited growth on Thayer-Martin medium.
Implications:
- This case highlights N. mucosa as a potential pathogen in neonatal conjunctivitis.
- Antibiotic resistance patterns in N. mucosa require careful consideration for treatment.
- Further research into N. mucosa ocular infections is warranted.