Pseudomonas Sepsis and Multiple Brain Abscesses in a Newborn Infant Following Neurosurgical Procedure for Meningocele

Introduction: Postneurosurgical brain abscess carries a high risk of neurologic morbidity and mortality. Case Presentation: A newborn infant had Pseudomonas sepsis and multiple brain abscesses after meningocele repair, and was successfully treated medically. Conclusion: Prompt recognition of this li...

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Published inCrescent journal of medical and biological sciences Vol. 2; no. 4; pp. 135 - 137
Main Authors Bilgili Gökmen, Ergon Ezgi Yangın, Kara Burcu, Özyurt Merve, Ovalı Gülgün Yılmaz, Umur Ahmet Şükrü, Selçuki Mehmet
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Aras Part Medical International Press 01.10.2015
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Multiple brain abscesses
Newborn
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Summary:Introduction: Postneurosurgical brain abscess carries a high risk of neurologic morbidity and mortality. Case Presentation: A newborn infant had Pseudomonas sepsis and multiple brain abscesses after meningocele repair, and was successfully treated medically. Conclusion: Prompt recognition of this life-threatening condition is crucial.
ISSN:2148-9696
2148-9696