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Concurrent Neonatal Proteus mirabilis Infection in Dizygotic Twins

Year: 1998

Type: article

Abstract: A case of concomitant infection with Proteus mirabilis in dizygotic twin neonates is presented. The first twin presented with meningitis and septic shock at eight days of age and subsequently died. An investigation of the asymptomatic second twin revealed a urinary tract infection that resolved with antimicrobial therapy. It is recommend that when infection with this virulent organism is diagnosed in one twin, the second twin should be fully evaluated for sepsis and empirical antimicrobial therapy should be considered.

Source: Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1155/1999/384193

Authors: Lillian Sung, Noni E MacDonald, James S Hutchison

Institution: University of Ottawa

Language: English

Topic: Neonatal and Maternal Infections

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,160