Title | Late-onset Mycobacterium abscessus sepsis in a very low birthweight premature infant: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2004 |
Authors | Di Pentima MC, Doyle R, Locke R, Tuttle D |
Volume | 21 |
Issue | 6 |
Pagination | 5 |
Date Published | Aug |
Abstract | Late-onset sepsis (after 3 days of life) is a frequent a complication found in very low birth weight (VLBW, 1000 to 1500 g) premature infants. We report the second case of late-onset sepsis caused by an uncommon pathogen, Mycobacterium abscessus. |
DOI | 10.1055/s-2004-831885 Full text linksCite |
Alternate Journal | Am J Perinatol |
Notify Library Reference ID | 5019 |