title: Neonatal salmonella typhi meningitis: a rare entity.
abstract: Salmonella meningitis is rarely seen in neonates and if it is present, it is associated with complications like subdural collections and abscesses. We are presenting a case of Salmonella meningitis in a 28 days old neonate who developed complications like extensive subdural collections and ventriculitis. The child responded well to prolonged systemic antibiotics and other supportive measures.
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident,  Kasturba Medical College ,  Mangalore ,  Manipal university ,  India.
authors.forename: Vikram
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Singhal
authors.forename: Saleem
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ek
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sm
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Coutinho