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: an unusual cause for septicaemia Open Access

Abstract

Introduction:

, a Gram‐negative non‐fermenting bacterium, is usually associated with neonatal meningitis and other infections, especially in immunocompromised patients. It is a potential nosocomial pathogen and is usually resistant to several commonly used antimicrobials.

Case presentation:

We here report a rare case of septicaemia caused by associated with peritonitis and choledocholithiasis. The patient succumbed in spite of diagnosis and institution of appropriate antibiotics.

Conclusion:

A prompt diagnosis of infection with is important so as to guide the institution of appropriate antibiotic treatment.

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Keyword(s): Elizabethkingia meningoseptica , peritonitis and septicaemia
© 2015 The Authors
  • This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/).
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