Abstract:or bacterial infections. His biochemical, hematological parameters and acute phase reactants at admission were in the normal reference range. On the 3rd day of admission, he developed tachycardia and became restless and inconsolable. His laboratory results revealed elevated C-reactive protein level [8.75 mg/dl-(0-0.5 mg/dl)]. Empirical antimicrobial treatment (ampicillin and cefotaxime) was initiated after sepsis workup was performed. Enterobacter cloaca was isolated from the 2 consecutive blood cultures.COVID… Show more
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