Elizabethkingia Meningoseptica: An Emerging Pathogen Causing Neonatal Meningitis. A Case Report

Elizabethkingia Meningoseptica: An Emerging Pathogen Causing Neonatal Meningitis

  • Vishnu K P Junior Resident, Department of Paediatrics, MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna, India
  • Bindu A Professor, Department of Paediatrics, MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna, India
  • Dhanya Assistant Professor, Department of Paediatrics, MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna, India
  • Purushothaman Professor & HOD, Department of Paediatrics, MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna, India
Keywords: Elizabethkingia meningoseptica, Meningitis, Prematurity, Multidrugresistant

Abstract

Elizabethkingia meningoseptica is a non-fermentative gram-negative bacillus ubiquitously found in hospital environment and commonly resistant to multiple antibiotics. Early diagnosis and institution of antibiotic therapy for appropriate duration is essential. We report two cases of bacteremia of Elizabethkingia. meningoseptica treated successfully with antibiotics and supportive meassures.

 

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Published
2023-03-31
How to Cite
Vishnu K P, Bindu A, Dhanya, & Purushothaman. (2023). Elizabethkingia Meningoseptica: An Emerging Pathogen Causing Neonatal Meningitis. A Case Report. Asian Journal of Clinical Pediatrics and Neonatology, 11(1), 1-3. Retrieved from https://aijournals.com/index.php/ajcpn/article/view/2518
Issue
Vol 11 No 1 (2023): January - March 2023
Section
Case Report

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