Flavobacterium meningosepticum Colonization in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

  • Antonius H. Pudjiadi Department of Child Health, University of Indonesia Medical School/Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta
Keywords: flavobacterium meningosepticum, nosocomial infection, colonization

Abstract

During a period of one month 2 infants was infected by Flavobacterium meningosepticum. The ages of the patients were 3 days and 5 months. The organisms were resistant to many antibiotics. The pathogens were isolated from the bronchial secretion and considered a nosocomial infection. The primary source of infection could not be identified. We suspect that the humidifiers or ventilators are the source of infections.

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Published
1999-10-30
How to Cite
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Pudjiadi A. Flavobacterium meningosepticum Colonization in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. PI [Internet]. 30Oct.1999 [cited 28Mar.2024];39(9-10):287-2. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/1784
Received 2018-02-14
Accepted 2018-02-14
Published 1999-10-30