Case Report of Klebsiella Infection in a Newborn
Author Information
Author(s): Ghorashi Ziaaedin, Nezami Nariman, Hoseinpour-feizi Hamideh, Ghorashi Sona, Tabrizi Jafar Sadegh
Primary Institution: Tabriz University (Medical Sciences), Tabriz, Iran
Hypothesis
Can ciprofloxacin be an effective treatment for Klebsiella infections in low-birth-weight newborns?
Conclusion
Ciprofloxacin can be an effective treatment option for resistant strains of Klebsiella pneumoniae in neonates.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed septicemia, meningitis, polyarticular arthritis, and osteomyelitis.
- She was treated with ciprofloxacin and co-trimoxazole for eight weeks.
- After treatment, she showed excellent weight gain and normal developmental milestones.
Takeaway
A baby with a serious infection caused by a germ called Klebsiella got better after taking a special medicine called ciprofloxacin.
Methodology
The patient was treated with ciprofloxacin and co-trimoxazole for eight weeks.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report.
Participant Demographics
A 33-day-old Caucasian girl, low-birth-weight, born at 34 weeks of gestation.
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