Early-onset Neonatal Sepsis Caused by Vertical Transmission of Morganella morganii

The onset of Morganella morganii infection within the first 72 h after birth has only been reported on 1 occasion. The authors describe a second case in which M. morganii was cultured from both the neonate's blood and the mother's lochia. The infant was successfully treated with cefotaxime...

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases 2002-07, Vol.34 (7), p.534-551
Main Authors: Casanova-Roman, M, Sanchez-Porto, A, Casanova-Bellido, M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The onset of Morganella morganii infection within the first 72 h after birth has only been reported on 1 occasion. The authors describe a second case in which M. morganii was cultured from both the neonate's blood and the mother's lochia. The infant was successfully treated with cefotaxime and gentamicin.
ISSN:0036-5548
DOI:10.1080/00365540110080584