Neonatal Salmonella typhimurium Meningitis: Report of a Case

Abstract

Meningitis due to Salmonella is an extremely rare condition. A 10-day-old female prematüre neonate \vith Salmonella typhimurium meningitis is presented in this report. The clinical features, outcome and antibiotic treatment are discussed. Although it is extremely rare, Salmonella meningitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of neonatal meningitis.