Necrotizing meningo-encephalitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa in a preterm infant

Jacqueline van der Sluijs-Bens, Peter Andriessen (Corresponding author), George Roos, Jan Buijs, Sidarto Bambang Oetomo

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    Abstract

    We report a preterm infant diagnosed with a late-onset Pseudomonas aeruginosa sepsis and necrotizing meningoencephalitis who died at the age of 12 days as a consequence of multiple organ failure. In this case report we show the importance of the application of different advanced MRI modalities. On the basis of the MRI findings, clinical presentation, and laboratory data, the diagnosis of a necrotizing encephalopathy secondary to Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection was established.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)193-196
    Number of pages4
    JournalJournal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    Volume2
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2009

    Keywords

    • Brain abscess
    • MRI
    • Newborn
    • Pseudomonas aeruginosa

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