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 Address :
Dr. Vikram Singhal
Department of Pediatrics,KMC Hospital,Attavar
Mangalore-575001Karnataka, India.
Phone: 09972003528
E-mail: mailkanu@rediffmail.com
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Neonate, Meningitis, Complications