Maternal and Neonatal Infection With Salmonella heidelberg: A Case Report
1993
Maternal and Neonatal Infection with Salmonella Heidelberg: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Kevin A. Ault, Maureen Kennedy, Muhieddine A.-F. Seoud, Rosemary Reiss
Primary Institution: University of Kansas Medical Center
Conclusion
This case report describes a maternal infection with Salmonella heidelberg that led to neonatal sepsis.
Supporting Evidence
- Salmonella infections in mothers can lead to serious complications for newborns.
- The mother reported eating partially cooked chicken before her symptoms began.
- The newborn required intensive care and treatment for Salmonella infection.
Takeaway
A mother got very sick from a type of bacteria called Salmonella, and her baby got sick too after being born.
Methodology
The case report details the clinical presentation, treatment, and outcomes of a pregnant woman and her newborn infected with Salmonella heidelberg.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The mother was a 25-year-old black woman, gravida four, para two, abortus one.
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