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Occasionally a brain abscess has been observed in a neonate. This report presents a unique case of a septic infant who developed a proteus mirabilis brain abscess shortly after birth, which persisted undetected until 21/2 months of age.
A case neonatal meningitis by proteus mirabilis is presented. Echographic and CT scan studies were performed during clinical evolution, showing generalized brain abscesses appearances that needed surgical treatment. A ventriculo-peritoneal shunt was later practiced to correct hydrocephaly.
Eight cases of cerebral abscesses due to Proteus mirabilis in the newborn period are reported. The authors emphasize the insidiousness of the clinical features, and the use of ultrasound screening for an early recognition, essential for the therapeutic results.
Neonatal bacterial meningitis is associated with high morbidity and mortality, especially when complicated by intracranial abscesses. The authors report the case of an 11-day-old female with Proteus mirabilis meningitis complicated by an asymptomatic brain abscess. With this report, the authors
A case of neonatal brain abscess was reported. This female infant was born by spontaneous vertex delivery at 38 weeks gestation, weighing 3.1 kg. There were no antenatal and perinatal complications. The Apgar's score was 8 points and her head was 32.8 cm in circumference. Fifty-six hours after
The authors describe a case of neonatal Proteus mirabilis septicemia accompanied by cerebral abscess formation despite the presence of therapeutically effective antibiotic levels utilised to treat the disorder. The occurrence of such brain abscesses during the course of effective antibiotic therapy
A newborn infant with Proteus mirabilis meningitis developed multiple brain abscesses with diameters ranging from 2 to 4 cm. Intravenous antibiotic therapy alone without surgical intervention led to the complete resolution of this complication. The case supports that this may be an acceptable
Three cases of Proteus mirabilis meningitis in neonates are reported, in 2 of which abscess formation was proved neuroradiologically. All neonates with P. mirabilis meningitis warrant a CAT scan, as does any newborn infant with meningitis who has a continuing pleocytosis after adequate treatment
Seventy-five strains of Proteus mirabilis (mainly of human origin) were characterized by one-dimensional SDS-PAGE of cellular proteins. The strains came from various countries; 24 were from urine, 17 from faeces (including one from a dog and one from a monkey), 12 from the respiratory tract