Infant Salmonella enterica Meningitis: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature.
| Autor: | Ali KN; Biomedical Sciences, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ., Shareef FO; Medical Laboratory Science, Charmo University, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ., Abdul Aziz JM; Biomedical Sciences, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ.; Baxshin Research Center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ., Najmadden ZB; Research Center, University of Halabja, Halabja, IRQ., Karim AH; Baxshin Research center, Baxshin Hospital, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ.; Nursing, Azmar Technical and Vocational Institute, Sulaymaniyah, IRQ. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Mar 02; Vol. 16 (3), pp. e55405. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Mar 02 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.55405 |
| Abstrakt: | Meningitis caused by Salmonella enterica can be a fatal condition that is more common in low- and middle-income countries and uncommon in infants. This case of a 2-month-old male infant reported Salmonella meningitis symptoms, such as fever, irritability, altered sensorium, and diarrhoea. Clinical examination revealed bulging anterior fontanelles, dehydration, and sunken eyes. Screening for normal hearing, cranial ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed no brain abnormalities. A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) culture revealed gram-negative Salmonella enterica bacilli. Treatment with meropenem and ampicillin was initiated after antibiotic susceptibility testing showed sensitivity. The patient's cerebrospinal fluid parameters and bacterial growth improved after antibiotic therapy. Two weeks later, the baby was neurologically healthy and discharged. Paediatricians should be aware that Salmonella enterica can cause meningitis in children with non-specific symptoms. Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist. (Copyright © 2024, Ali et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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