Sepsis in Preterm Neonates Caused by Central Venous Catheter: A Case Report.

Pediatr Dev Pathol

Department of Neonatology, Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University, Yangtze River Delta Integration Demonstration Zone (Qingpu), Shanghai, China.

Published: January 2025

In recent years, infection has emerged as a main concern in the field of children's public health. This bacterium, known to be a pollutant, can be found in various settings such as hospital wards, equipment, breast milk, nutrient solution, and so on. With its high pathogenicity and toxicity, infection can lead to severe and life-threatening symptoms, particularly in premature infants. This case report documents the death of a preterm infant due to sepsis, septic shock, meningitis, and pneumonia, all of which were linked to the use of a central venous catheter.

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