Pseudomonas Sepsis and Multiple Brain Abscesses in a Newborn Infant Following Neurosurgical Procedure for Meningocele

Authors :: Bilgili, Gokmen
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Kara, Burcu
Ozyurt, Merve
Ovali, Gulgun Yilmaz
Umur, Ahmet Sukru
Selcuki, Mehmet
Source :: Crescent Journal of Medical and Biological Sciences, Vol 2, Iss 4, Pp 135-137 (2015), Web of Science
Publication Year :: 2015
Publisher :: Aras Part Medical International Press, 2015.
Abstract: Introduction: Postneurosurgical brain abscess carries a high risk of neurologic morbidity and mortality. Case Presentation: A newborn infant had Pseudomonas sepsis and multiple brain abscesses after meningocele repair, and was successfully treated medically. Conclusion: Prompt recognition of this life-threatening condition is crucial.

Subjects :: Multiple brain abscesses
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
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Newborn

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