A rare case of Salmonella typhi meningitis in a two-month-old infant: A case report

Publication date: Available online 5 April 2014 Source:Pediatric Infectious Disease Author(s): J. Dinesh Kumar , Padmanabhan Ramachandran , S. Saji James , P. Subbarao , T. Kishore Kumar Salmonella typhi as a cause of bacterial meningitis in infants is extremely rare. A two-month-old child presented with clinical features of sepsis. Diagnosis of Salmonella typhi meningitis was established based on CSF findings and blood culture. Child was treated with intravenous antibiotics for 6 weeks with good improvement. Child was also followed up for 1 year and was found to be doing well without any sequelae. The importance of bacteriological diagnosis and prolonged antibiotic treatment for S. typhi meningitis is discussed. High case fatality and serious neurological sequelae following S. typhi meningitis are also highlighted.
Source: Pediatric Infectious Disease - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research