Salmonella enterica serotype arizonae: a rare entity in neonatal meningitis

Abstract Introduction Salmonellosis is an important public health problem throughout the world. Salmonella meningitis is an unusual manifestation of salmonellosis and remains a threat to children below 2 years of age. Young children especially infants and immunocompromised adults are particularly at higher risk of acquiring this bacteria. The disease has a poor prognosis and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Salmonella enterica serotype Arizonae is an uncommon human pathogen and a rarely encountered species in neonatal meningitis. Case report We here report a fatal case of neonatal meningitis due to Salmonella enterica serotype Arizonae in a 7-day-old female neonate. Despite the prompt and aggressive treatment with broad-spectrum antibiotics, on sixth day of admission she succumbed to her infection. Conclusion Neonatal meningitis due to Salmonella is associated with very high mortality. Survival depends on the urgent prompt diagnosis and institution of appropriate therapy.