Daoud A, Abuekteish F, Masaadeh H
Department of Paediatrics, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Ann Trop Paediatr. 1996 Sep;16(3):199-201. doi: 10.1080/02724936.1996.11747826.
Moraxella catarrhalis has been reported with increasing frequency to be the aetiological agent of serious systemic infection in both children and adults. The first case of neonatal meningitis due to this organism is described herein. The fatal outcome and causes of failure of response to antimicrobial therapy are also discussed. A brief review of the literature describing the disease entities with which M. catarrhalis has been associated is presented.
据报道，卡他莫拉菌作为儿童和成人严重全身感染的病原体，其出现频率日益增加。本文描述了首例由该菌引起的新生儿脑膜炎病例。还讨论了该病例的致命结局以及对抗菌治疗无反应的原因。本文还简要回顾了描述与卡他莫拉菌相关疾病实体的文献。
