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Staphylococcus caprae Infections in Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Report of Two Cases
Mafalda J Pereira1, Andreia Fernandes1, Íris Oliveira1
1Pediatrics, Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve, Faro, PRT.
Cureus
|December 23, 2024
Summary
Staphylococcus caprae (S. caprae) caused late-onset sepsis and meningitis in two preterm infants. Prompt antibiotic treatment led to favorable outcomes, highlighting S. caprae as a rare but serious neonatal pathogen.
Area of Science:
- Medical Microbiology
- Neonatalogy
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Staphylococcus caprae (S. caprae) is a coagulase-negative staphylococci species.
- Typically part of skin flora, S. caprae can cause infections in vulnerable populations.
- Neonatal infections with S. caprae are rare, especially in preterm infants.
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