Chromobacterium violaceum sepsis in an infant.
Indian Pediatr
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2009 Aug; 46(8): 721-722
Article
Dans Anglais
| IMSEAR
| 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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IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Humains
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Mâle
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Chromobacterium
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Infections bactériennes à Gram négatif
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Sepsie
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Nourrisson
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Antibactériens
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Indian Pediatr
Année:
2009
Type:
Article
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