Abstract
Among 831 cases of neonatal bacterial meningitis occurring from 2001 to 2013, Neisseria meningitidis was the third most frequent bacterial species found. All cases occurred only in term neonates and were mainly late onset. Serogroup B accounted for 78% of cases. At diagnosis, 27% of cases had at least one sign of disease severity. All strains were susceptible to cefotaxime, but 12% showed intermediate susceptibility to penicillin G and to aminopenicillin.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Female
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France / epidemiology
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Infant, Newborn, Diseases / diagnosis
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Infant, Newborn, Diseases / drug therapy
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Infant, Newborn, Diseases / epidemiology*
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Infant, Newborn, Diseases / microbiology
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Male
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Meningitis, Meningococcal / diagnosis
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Meningitis, Meningococcal / drug therapy
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Meningitis, Meningococcal / epidemiology*
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Meningitis, Meningococcal / microbiology
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Neisseria meningitidis / drug effects
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Neisseria meningitidis / genetics
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Prospective Studies