Late-onset Mycobacterium abscessus sepsis in a very low birthweight premature infant: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges

TitleLate-onset Mycobacterium abscessus sepsis in a very low birthweight premature infant: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2004
AuthorsDi Pentima MC, Doyle R, Locke R, Tuttle D
Volume21
Issue6
Pagination5
Date PublishedAug
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.

DOI10.1055/s-2004-831885 Full text linksCite
Alternate JournalAm J Perinatol
Notify Library Reference ID5019

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