Escherichia Coli Ki neonatal meningitis

The authors report on a case of neonatal meningitis caused by a strain of E. coli K1. The interest of rapid technics for detection of bacterial antigens is emphasized and the place of third generation cephalosporins discussed

Purpura fulminans. Report of 18 cases

The authors report 18 cases of fulminant purpura assembled in the intensive care unit of the Children Hospital in Casablanca. This affection is still life-threatening as showed by the 5 deaths, 2 amputations and 4 arthritis. One part of the failures is due to a very late diagnosis and to a very late or insufficient initial treatment. The authors emphasize the necessity of considering the myocardial incompetence during septic shock, and insist on continuing medical education