Clostridium tertium meningitis in neonate: An elusive diagnosis

Abstract

Clostridium tertium is an uncommon human pathogen. The organism has been implicated in bacteremia, enterocolitis, posttraumatic brain abscesses, pneumonia and necrotizing fasciitis especially in neutropenic and immunocompromised patients. Unlike other clostridial species, it has not previously been reported to cause disease in neonates. This case report describes a neonate who has meningitis caused by C. tertium with no underlying risk factors.

Keywords

Clostridium tertium - meningitis - neonate