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Pantoea species causing early onset neonatal sepsis: a case report

Authors: Shreekant Tiwari, Siba Shankar Beriha

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2015

Abstract

Introduction

Pantoea agglomerans is a plant pathogen which very rarely causes an opportunistic infection. Human beings are usually infected by thorn prick injuries or by contaminated parenteral fluids. Pantoea agglomerans has been reported as a cause of neonatal sepsis very rarely and to the best of our knowledge this is the first reported case from India.

Case presentation

A 4-day-old Asian baby boy from the rural area of Odisha, India, was admitted to our neonatal intensive care unit when he presented with fever, tachypnea and chest retraction. Pantoea species were isolated from his blood culture.

Conclusions

He was treated successfully with meropenem administered intravenously and other supportive measures. Early detection and proper management may cause a favorable outcome.

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Title: Pantoea species causing early onset neonatal sepsis: a case report
Authors: Shreekant Tiwari
Siba Shankar Beriha
Publication date: 01-12-2015
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-015-0670-0

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Pantoea species causing early onset neonatal sepsis: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusions

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