Neonatal bacterial meningitis versus ventriculitis : a cohort-based overview of clinical characteristics, microbiology and imaging
Central nervous system (CNS) infections are potentially life threatening in neonates and can lead to the ill-defined diagnosis of ventriculitis. With this study we aimed to explore and describe ventriculitis regarding clinical, microbiological and ultrasonographic characteristics. We performed a retrospective cohort study including all neonates with a culture-proven CNS infection admitted to our tertiary NICU over a 12-year period (2004-2016). For each case clinical data was gathered, and three timed cranial ultrasounds were anonymized and retrospectively reviewed and assessed for signs of ventriculitis. Forty-five patients were included with 9 (20%) diagnosed with ventriculitis. Mortality in both ventriculitis and non-ventriculitis cases was one-third. Patients with pre-existing conditions as post-haemorrhagic hydrocephalus are at risk of developing ventriculitis. Most common pathogens were gram negative bacteria (68.9%). Ultrasonographic signs of ventriculitis developed over time, and interrater agreement was substantial.Conclusion: Neonatal ventriculitis is a serious entity in the continuum of meningitis. Early and correct diagnoses of ventriculitis are both important because of possible persisting or newly developing hydrocephalus or seizures. Sequential imaging should be performed. What is Known: • CNS infections in neonates lead to high mortality and morbidity. • Ventriculitis is a severe complication of meningitis. What is New: • High morbidity; the majority of ventriculitis patients have pre-existing PHVD and develop seizures and hydrocephalus. • Interrater agreement is good; bedside CUS is a useful tool for reaching a sustainable diagnosis of ventriculitis.
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European journal of pediatrics - 179(2020), 12 vom: 03. Dez., Seite 1969-1977 |
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Peros, Thomas [VerfasserIn] |
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Date Completed 28.05.2021 Date Revised 28.05.2021 published: Print-Electronic ErratumIn: Eur J Pediatr. 2020 Sep 23;:. - PMID 32965578 Citation Status MEDLINE |
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