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Neonatal meningitis due to Enterobacter cloacae
Journal of the National Medical Association
|May 1, 1978
Abstract:
Enterobacter species, in recent years, have been divided into E aerogenes, E hafniae, E liquefaciens, and E cloacae. Early reviews of neonatal meningitis include some cases due to Klebsiella-Aerobacter,(1) and recent reviews(2,3) include Enterobacter which did not divide them into species of Enterobacter. Reported here is a case of neonatal meningitis due to a gram-negative organism, Enterobacter cloacae.
Insights
Neonatal meningitis can be caused by Enterobacter species. This case highlights a specific instance of neonatal meningitis attributed to Enterobacter cloacae, a gram-negative bacterium.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neonatal Care
Background:
- Enterobacter species classification has evolved, with recent divisions including E. aerogenes, E. hafniae, E. liquefaciens, and E. cloacae.
- Previous reviews on neonatal meningitis sometimes included Klebsiella-Aerobacter or broader Enterobacter categories without species-specific identification.
Observation:
- A case of neonatal meningitis was identified.
- The causative agent was a gram-negative organism.
Findings:
- The specific pathogen identified in this neonatal meningitis case was Enterobacter cloacae.
- This finding contributes to the understanding of Enterobacter species as a cause of neonatal infections.
Implications:
- Accurate species identification of Enterobacter is crucial for understanding and managing neonatal meningitis.
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing Enterobacter cloacae as a potential pathogen in neonates.