Abstract
A fatal case of meningoencephalitis caused by Bacillus cereus, an uncommon but potential pathogen, resistant to most beta-lactam antibiotics, is described in a 28-day old premature neonate. Difficulties for clinical diagnosis and treatment are discussed. A review of the literature (26 published cases) is given. Early diagnosis of neonatal B. cereus infection is crucial as it leads to a standard treatment including vancomycin.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacillaceae Infections / drug therapy
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Bacillaceae Infections / pathology*
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Bacillus cereus* / drug effects
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Bacteriological Techniques
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Drug Resistance, Multiple
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Drug Therapy, Combination
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Fatal Outcome
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Female
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / drug therapy
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / pathology*