Kluyvera meningitis in a newborn

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2007 Nov;26(11):1070-1. doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e31812e4b96.

Abstract

Kluyvera is described infrequently in association with clinically significant infections in humans. It can produce a wide range of clinically significant manifestations. We describe a newborn with ventriculoperitoneal shunt, who was successfully treated for Kluyvera meningitis. We believe that this is the first case of Kluyvera central nervous system infection reported in a child.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Kluyvera / genetics
  • Kluyvera / isolation & purification*
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / microbiology*
  • Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / adverse effects