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Journal of Case Reports
Cedecea neteri Peritonitis as a Complication of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in a Neonate
Haider M Arishi, Amal M Daghriri, Fatemah Y Gumairy, Yasser F Ali
Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, King Fahad Central Hospital. P O BOX 204, Jazan 91991, Saudi Arabia.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Haider M Arishi
Email: drarishih@gmail.com
Received: 04-JUN-2017 Accepted: 03-AUG-2017 Published Online: 15-SEP-2017
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2017.0084
Abstract
Background: Cedecea netri is a gram negative, rod-shaped bacteria that belongs to the family of Enterobacteriaceae. Human infection caused by this organism is rare. C. neteri bacteremia has been reported in only few adult patients. Case Report: We hereby report C. neteri peritonitis in a neonate following intestinal perforation due to necrotizing enterocolitis. Conclusion: This is the first case of C. neteri reported from Saudi Arabia and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first case in pediatric age group. In future, this organism may assume important place among bacteria causing healthcare associated infections.
Keywords : Bacteremia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Neonate, Saudi Arabia, Peritonitis.
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