Intraperitoneal abscess in a new born secondary to Klebsiella septicaemia--a case report.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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1998 Jan; 41(1): 101-2
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in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-74691
ABSTRACT
A five day old female baby was admitted with distension of abdomen since birth and nonbilious vomiting, fever of one day duration. Blood culture grew Klebsiella pneumoniae. Abdominal exploration revealed thick walled cavity containing purulent fluid grew klebsiella pneumoniae which was sensitive to various antibiotics including gentamycin. The child was treated with injection gentamycin and ceftazidime. The child had uneventful recovery and is doing well 3 years post operatively.
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Main subject:
Peritoneal Cavity
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Female
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Humans
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Klebsiella Infections
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Infant, Newborn
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Gentamicins
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Cephalosporins
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Bacteremia
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Abdominal Abscess
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Klebsiella pneumoniae
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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