Abstract
Nosocomial infections in neonatal intensive care units are a preoccupying issue. Bacillus sp. can be pathogenic in immuno-compromised hosts, including premature infants. Central catheters and mechanical ventilation are potential sources of infection. We report for the first time a case of Bacillus licheniformis bacteremia in a premature infant. Recovery necessitated treatment with vancomycin and cefotaxime in combination with removal of the central catheter.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Bacillus / genetics
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Bacillus / isolation & purification*
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C-Reactive Protein / analysis
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Catheterization, Central Venous
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / diagnosis*
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / drug therapy
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Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / microbiology
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Humans
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Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight*
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Premature
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis*
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / drug therapy
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Infant, Premature, Diseases / microbiology
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Male
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Microbial Sensitivity Tests
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Respiration, Artificial
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Sepsis / diagnosis*
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Sepsis / drug therapy
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Sepsis / microbiology
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Ventilator Weaning
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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C-Reactive Protein