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Title

Neonatal Salmonella Typhi Meningitis: A Rare Entity.

Authors

SINGHAL, VIKRAM; SALEEM, E .K.; RAJESH, S. M.; COUTINHO, ANITA

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

Subjects

MENINGITIS; NEWBORN infants; ABSCESSES; QUALITATIVE research

Publication

Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 2012, Vol 6, Issue 8, p1433

ISSN

0973-709X

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.7860/JCDR/2012/4305.2380