Open AccessStreptococcus lutetiensis neonatal meningitis with empyema
Author(s) -
Aihong Yu,
Kate Shapiro,
Christy Beneri,
Lisa S. Wilks-Gallo
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
access microbiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2516-8290
DOI - 10.1099/acmi.0.000264
Subject(s) - empyema , meningitis , bacteremia , neonatal sepsis , subdural empyema , sepsis , medicine , streptococcus , streptococcus pneumoniae , pediatrics , intensive care medicine , surgery , microbiology and biotechnology , antibiotics , biology , genetics , bacteria
Streptococcus lutetiensishas been known to cause sepsis in adults, but only one case regarding neonatal sepsis has been reported internationally, with no sequelae. We report the first case of neonatal bacteremia and meningitis with empyema caused byS. lutetiensisin the United States.