Chromobacterium violaceum sepsis in an infant.
Indian Pediatr
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2009 Aug; 46(8): 721-722
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in English
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| ID: sea-144155
ABSTRACT
Chromobacterium violaceum is a rare pathogen that can cause potentially fatal infections in humans. Till date, 150 cases are reported worldwide including 7 from India. We report a 6 month old infant who presented with high grade fever, respiratory distress and multiple vesicular skin lesions. Chromobacterium violaceum was isolated from blood, bone marrow aspirate and from skin lesions. Infant responded to treatment with piperacillin and ciprofloxacin, and is doing well on follow up.
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Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Chromobacterium
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Gram-Negative Bacterial Infections
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Sepsis
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Infant
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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