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Published in: BMC Pediatrics 1/2021

Open Access 01-12-2021 | Abdominal Surgery | Case report

A rare case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia in a newborn with 58 perforations in the small intestine

Authors: Yuanyuan Xu, Danqun Jin, Huan Ye, Youfeng Liang

Published in: BMC Pediatrics | Issue 1/2021

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Abstract

Background

Community-acquired infections of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) occur very rarely.

Case presentation

P. aeruginos was detected in cultures of venous blood and peritoneal exudate of a newborn with 58 perforations in the small intestine. Intravenous administration of imipenem cilastratin sodium and emergency abdominal surgery were performed. The patient fully recovered and was discharged 17 days after the operation.

Conclusions

Mild symptoms of systemic infections in newborns may delay the diagnosis. Early detection and timely treatment are the key to improved prognosis.
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Metadata
Title
A rare case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteremia in a newborn with 58 perforations in the small intestine
Authors
Yuanyuan Xu
Danqun Jin
Huan Ye
Youfeng Liang
Publication date
01-12-2021
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Pediatrics / Issue 1/2021
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2431
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-020-02466-2

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