Successful treatment of Stenotrophomonas maltophilia meningitis in a preterm baby boy: a case report

Abstract

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p><it>Stenotrophomonas maltophilia</it> is an important cause of hospital acquired infection particularly among severely debilitated and immunosuppressed patients.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We report a case of <it>S. maltophilia</it> meningitis in a preterm baby boy after a neurosurgical procedure, successfully treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ciprofloxacin.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>This organism should be considered as a potential cause of meningitis and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and ciprofloxacin are a combination that is successful and safe for treating preterm infants.</p