Abstract:Elizabethkingia meningoseptica are Gram-negative rod bacteria that are commonly found in the environment. The bacteria have also been associated with nosocomial infections, having been isolated on contaminated medical equipment, especially in neonatal wards. Rapid diagnosis and early institution of appropriate therapy for prolonged period are essential for the management of such infections. Here, we report a case of bacteremia due to E. meningoseptica in a neonate who was presented with respiratory distress an… Show more
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