Staphylococcus caprae Infections in Preterm Newborns
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Pereira Mafalda J, Fernandes Andreia, Oliveira Íris, Calado Cláudia, Gaspar Luísa
Primary Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde do Algarve, Faro, PRT
Hypothesis
Can Staphylococcus caprae cause infections in preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units?
Conclusion
Two preterm infants with late-onset sepsis caused by S. caprae had favorable outcomes after antibiotic treatment.
Supporting Evidence
- Both infants had late-onset sepsis caused by S. caprae.
- One infant developed meningitis.
- Antibiotics were initiated for both infants.
- Both infants had favorable outcomes after treatment.
Takeaway
This study talks about two premature babies who got sick from a type of bacteria called S. caprae, but they got better with medicine.
Methodology
Case report of two preterm newborns with infections caused by S. caprae in a NICU.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to the small sample size and lack of antibiotic susceptibility testing.
Limitations
The study is based on only two cases, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Two preterm newborns, one male and one female, with gestational ages of 33+1 weeks and 33 weeks, respectively.
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