Neonatal sepsis due to Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi A

Authors

  • Srujana Mohanty Department of Microbiology, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029
  • Rajni Gaind Department of Microbiology, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029
  • Rachna Sehgal Department of Pediatrics, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029
  • Harish Chellani Department of Pediatrics, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029
  • Monorama Deb Department of Microbiology, VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi-110029

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.557

Keywords:

enteric fever, neonate, Salmonella, sepsis

Abstract

Sepsis due to Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi and Paratyphi A is rare in neonates. Though described as a mild and unrecognized illness in infants, life-threatening complications and even deaths have been reported. We present five cases of neonatal septicaemia due to S. Typhi and S. Paratyphi A. The cases were presented because of their interesting clinical presentations and possible modes of transmission. Salmonella infections should be considered in the differential diagnosis of sepsis neonatorum, especially in endemic areas.

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Published

2009-09-15

How to Cite

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Mohanty S, Gaind R, Sehgal R, Chellani H, Deb M (2009) Neonatal sepsis due to Salmonella Typhi and Paratyphi A. J Infect Dev Ctries 3:633–638. doi: 10.3855/jidc.557

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Case Reports