AI Article Synopsis
- The text discusses a non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli that is increasingly recognized as a hospital-acquired pathogen resistant to many antibiotics.
- A specific case of pneumonia in a three-month-old infant with congenital heart disease is reported, illustrating this pathogen's severity.
- The case emphasizes the need for quick diagnostic procedures and focused antibiotic treatment to manage infections caused by this organism effectively.
Article Abstract
, a non-fermentative Gram-negative bacilli distributed widely in nature, is an emerging nosocomial pathogen, inherently resistant to a wide range of antibiotics. There is limited number of infections reported from India. We report a case of associated pneumonia in a three-month-old infant with congenital heart disease. This case highlights the importance of prompt diagnostic workup and targeted antibiotic therapy for its effective management.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5535357 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2017/27237.10047 | DOI Listing |
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