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Successful treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia meningitis in a preterm baby boy: a case report

Authors: Pilar Rojas, Elisa Garcia, Gema M Calderón, Fernando Ferreira, Marisa Rosso

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia is an important cause of hospital acquired infection particularly among severely debilitated and immunosuppressed patients.

Case presentation

We report a case of S. maltophilia meningitis in a preterm baby boy after a neurosurgical procedure, successfully treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ciprofloxacin.

Conclusion

This organism should be considered as a potential cause of meningitis and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ciprofloxacin are a combination that is successful and safe for treating preterm infants.

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Title: Successful treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia meningitis in a preterm baby boy: a case report
Authors: Pilar Rojas
Elisa Garcia
Gema M Calderón
Fernando Ferreira
Marisa Rosso
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4076/1752-1947-3-7389

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Successful treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia meningitis in a preterm baby boy: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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