Abstract
We report a case of early onset sepsis caused by (CTX for cefotaximase and M for Munich)-type extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (ESBL E. coli) in a preterm infant weighing 601 g. He was given meropenem and treated for endotoxin absorption with polymyxin B-immobilized fibers with only 8 mL of priming volume. The patient survived without any short-term neurological or respiratory sequelae. The choice of antibiotics is particularly important in seriously ill neonates with sepsis due to ESBL-producing organisms. Polymyxin B hemoperfusion might be an innovative therapy for severe neonatal sepsis and could improve outcome even in an extremely low-birthweight infant.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 411-414 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Pediatrics International |
Volume | 58 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01-05-2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health