Salmonellosis — A Review of Some Unusual Aspects

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MeningitisAlthough one does not include central-nervoussystem involvement among the more frequent complications of salmonellosis, under certain circumstances, particularly in the neonatal age group, salmonella meningitis may be a serious problem. A case that was successfully treated is presented below.Case 8. J.T. (M.G.H. 856328), a 2-month-old male infant, was admitted to the hospital with extensive burns estimated at 70 per cent of the body surface, about 40 per cent being 3d degree. He did well during the 1st month, with supportive therapy, skin grafting and antibiotics for skin infections from which pseudomonas species and Staphylococcus aureus were cultured. One . . .