Elbow Septic Arthritis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Newborn - Case Report and Literature Review

Roxana Filip; Dana Georgeta Laura Murariu; Ramona Avramia; Florin Filip

doi:10.2478/rrlm-2022-0029

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Elbow Septic Arthritis caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae in a Newborn - Case Report and Literature Review

Revista Romana de Medicina de Laborator

Volume 30 (2022): Issue 3 (July 2022)

By: Roxana Filip, Dana Georgeta Laura Murariu, Ramona Avramia and Florin Filip

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Abstract

Septic arthritis is a rare condition in children, especially in neonates. Early recognition and proper treatment are required to avoid serious complications. We present the case of a male newborn diagnosed with septic arthritis of the right elbow who was treated with repeated joint aspiration and i.v. antibiotics (Amikacin and Meropenem). Blood culture and joint cultures were positive for Klebsiella pneumoniae. The final outcome was good, with no apparent local or systemic complications. General considerations regarding this rare condition, etiology and treatment options are also included in the paper.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/rrlm-2022-0029 | Journal eISSN: 2284-5623 | Journal ISSN: 1841-6624

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Language: English

Page range: 339 - 344

Submitted on: Mar 21, 2022

Accepted on: Jun 8, 2022

Published on: Jul 18, 2022

Published by: Romanian Association of Laboratory Medicine

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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Keywords:

newborn,

Related subjects:

Microbiology and virology

© 2022 Roxana Filip, Dana Georgeta Laura Murariu, Ramona Avramia, Florin Filip, published by Romanian Association of Laboratory Medicine
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