Integrating Diagnostic Approaches in Infant Bacterial Meningitis Caused by a Non-K1 Escherichia coli: A Case Report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Infant meningitis, particularly caused by Escherichia coli, remains a life-threatening condition, especially in premature and low-weight infants. Infections of the central nervous system can be fatal, necessitating prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Acute infections caused by various pathogens, including E. coli, often present with similar clinical symptoms. The rapid identification of pathogens and their antimicrobial resistance mechanisms is critical for timely and effective treatment. We report the case of an 8-month-old patient who presented with fever, diarrhea, and convulsive seizures and was subsequently diagnosed with meningitis. Despite initial empirical treatment with ceftriaxone, the patient's condition worsened.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Vrenna G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11672694 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature