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Citrobacter sedlakii meningitis and brain abscess in a premature infant
J Dyer1, K C Hayani, W M Janda
1Department of Pathology, The University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago 60612, USA.
Abstract:
Citrobacter sedlakii was isolated from blood and cerebrospinal fluid cultures of a 5-day-old premature infant with sepsis, meningitis, and brain abscess. This newly described organism was difficult to identify due to discrepancies between the Vitek and API 20E identification systems. To our knowledge, this is the first report of the isolation of C. sedlakii from cerebrospinal fluid.
Insights
Citrobacter sedlakii, a newly identified bacterium, was found in a premature infant suffering from sepsis, meningitis, and brain abscess. This marks the first documented instance of this organism being isolated from cerebrospinal fluid.
Area of Science:
- Clinical microbiology
- Infectious diseases
- Neonatal care
Background:
- Sepsis, meningitis, and brain abscess pose significant risks in premature infants.
- Accurate identification of causative pathogens is crucial for effective treatment.
- Emerging bacterial species can present diagnostic challenges.