Neonatal salmonella typhi meningitis: a rare entity.

J Clin Diagn Res

Senior Resident, Kasturba Medical College , Mangalore , Manipal university, India.

Published: October 2012

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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http://dx.doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2012/4305.2380DOI Listing

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