Title: Neonatal Sepsis Due to Salmonella Typhi – A Case Report

Authors: Dr Souvik Guha, Dr Rohit Kapoor, Dr Hriday De, Dr Syed M Azad, Dr Garima Biyani

 DOI:  https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v4i12.89

Abstract

Sepsis due to Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi is rare in neonates. Salmonellosis is not considered in the differential diagnosis of neonatal sepsis. Though described as a mild and self limiting illness in infants, life threatening complications have also been noted. Here we present the case of a 17 day old male baby who was born at 34 weeks of gestational age through NVD at home and fed on cow’s milk since day 1 of life. The case is presented because of its interesting scenario regarding the onset of sepsis and clinical presentation.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Souvik Guha

ICH, KOLKATA