Neonatal meningitis caused by Flavobacterium meningosepticum type F.
Two infants, one premature and one full-term, died from meningitis due to Flav. meningosepticum type F. Careful bacteriological studies are required to prevent possible confusion with other Gram-negative bacilli which may cause meningitis in this age group.
D005260:Female; D005417:Flavobacterium; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases; D008581:Meningitis