The use of imipenem‐cilastatin in neonatal meningitis caused by Citrobacter diversus
- 1 June 1993
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Wiley in Acta Paediatrica
- Vol. 82 (6-7) , 530-532
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1651-2227.1993.tb12744.x
Abstract
Citrobacter diversus is a cause of severe meningitis in neonates and infants. It is unique in its propensity to produce brain abscesses that play an important role in the poor prognosis associated with this condition. The recommended therapeutic regimen of third‐generation cephalosporines, aminoglyco‐sides and trimethoprim‐sulfamethoxazole is usually disappointing. We describe the use of imipenem‐cilastatin in successfully treating Citrobacter diversus meningitis complicated by brain abscesses.Keywords
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