Shigellosis caused by Shigella boydii in a preterm neonate, masquerading as necrotizing enterocolitis.
A rare case of neonatal shigellosis caused by Shigella boydii in a preterm neonate, severe enough to necessitate intensive care support, is presented. The roles of breast-feeding, hand-washing and surveillance for enteric infections in the prevention of shigellosis in low risk settings such as a special care baby unit are highlighted.
Sawardekar
Kiran P
KP
From the Special Care Baby Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Nizwa Hospital, Sultanate of Oman.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D004405:Dysentery, Bacillary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000635:transmission; D020345:Enterocolitis, Necrotizing / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D012761:Shigella boydii