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World J Clin Cases. Oct 6, 2023; 11(28): 6961-6966
Published online Oct 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i28.6961
Published online Oct 6, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i28.6961
Intracranial infection and sepsis in infants caused by Salmonella derby: A case report
Jing-Lu Yu, Li-Li Jiang, Si-Yu Liu, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China
Rong Dong, Department of Neonatology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China
Author contributions: Yu JL and Jiang LL contributed to manuscript writing and editing, and data collection; Jiang LL and Dong R contributed to data analysis; Liu SY contributed to conceptualization and supervision; all authors have read and approved the final manuscript; Yu JL and Jiang LL contributed equally to this work.
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Corresponding author: Si-Yu Liu, MD, Deputy Director, Department of Clinical Laboratory, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, No. 289 Kuocang Road, Liandu District, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang Province, China. 77744832@qq.com
Received: July 30, 2023
Peer-review started: July 30, 2023
First decision: August 9, 2023
Revised: August 20, 2023
Accepted: September 6, 2023
Article in press: September 6, 2023
Published online: October 6, 2023
Peer-review started: July 30, 2023
First decision: August 9, 2023
Revised: August 20, 2023
Accepted: September 6, 2023
Article in press: September 6, 2023
Published online: October 6, 2023
Core Tip
Core Tip:Salmonella spp. are common foodborne pathogens that causes various infections through contaminated food or water through the mouth. Among them, Salmonella derby is an important zoonotic pathogen, and healthy individuals can also be carriers, often causing symptoms such as sepsis and food poisoning. In rare cases, patients can develop bacterial encephalitis. Antimicrobial treatment should be given based on bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and take into consideration any contraindications.