title: Shigellosis caused by Shigella boydii in a preterm neonate, masquerading as necrotizing enterocolitis.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: From the Special Care Baby Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Nizwa Hospital, Sultanate of Oman.
authors.forename: Kiran P
authors.initials: KP
authors.lastname: Sawardekar
mesh_terms: 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