Neonatal Salmonella Typhi Meningitis:
A Rare Entity
Published: October 1, 2012 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2012/.2380
Vikram Singhal, Saleem EK, Rajesh SM, Anita Coutinho
1. Senior Resident
2. Post Graduate
3. Associate Professor
4. Assistant Professor Kasturba Medical College,Mangalore
Manipal university, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Vikram Singhal
Department of Pediatrics,KMC Hospital,Attavar
Mangalore-575001Karnataka, India.
Phone: 09972003528
E-mail: mailkanu@rediffmail.com
Salmonella meningitis is rarely seen in neonates and if it is present, it is associated with complications like subdural collections and abscesses. We are presenting a case of Salmonella meningitis in a 28 days old neonate who developed complications like extensive subdural collections and ventriculitis. The child responded well to prolonged systemic antibiotics and other supportive measures.
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