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Neonatal sepsis caused by burkholderia cepacia
https://doi.org/10.21508/1027-4065-2025-70-5-114-117
Abstract
A case of neonatal sepsis caused by Burkcholderia cepacia in a full-term newborn is presented. A diagnosis of sepsis caused by Burkholderia cepacia was made in a full-term newborn. Since the first day of life, the infant displayed signs of respiratory distress syndrome, necessitating mechanical ventilation of the lungs, and cardiovascular disorders. Chest X-ray results indicated pneumonia. There were signs of multi-organ failure, which scored 4 points on the neonatal Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment (nSOFA) scale. Blood tests revealed an elevated C-reactive protein level of 39.3 mg/L. Burkholderia cepacia was isolated from both blood and the endotracheal tube. The child received combined antibiotic therapy with ampicillin/sulbactam and amikacin from birth. But positive dynamics were observed during treatment with ceftazidime: signs of respiratory distress syndrome diminished, and the infant was extubated after three days. The C-reactive protein level in the blood decreased to normal values. The child was discharged home in satisfactory condition on the 28th day of hospitalization.
About the Authors
Kh. S. Khaertynov
Kazan State Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
420012, Kazan
V. A. Anokhin
Kazan State Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
420012, Kazan
N. V. Dontsova
City Children’s Hospital № 1
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
420034, Kazan
A. I. Abdrashitova
Kazan State Medical Academy
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
420012, Kazan
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Khaertynov Kh.S., Anokhin V.A., Dontsova N.V., Abdrashitova A.I. Neonatal sepsis caused by burkholderia cepacia. Rossiyskiy Vestnik Perinatologii i Pediatrii (Russian Bulletin of Perinatology and Pediatrics). 2025;70(5):114-117. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21508/1027-4065-2025-70-5-114-117
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