The Indian Journal of Pediatrics

, Volume 50, Issue 1, pp 93–95 | Cite as

Flavobacterial meningitis in an infant

  • J. N. Sarvamangala
  • A. Venkatesh
  • P. G. Shivananda
Clinical Briefs

Abstract

A case of meningitis due to Flavobacterium meningosepticum serotype E in a 8 month old infant is being reported with a brief review of literature.

Key words

Flavobacterial meningitis 

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© Dr. K C Chaudhuri Foundation 1983

Authors and Affiliations

  • J. N. Sarvamangala
    • 1
  • A. Venkatesh
    • 2
  • P. G. Shivananda
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of MicrobiologyKasturba Medical CollegeManipal
  2. 2.Department of Paediatrics Kasturba Medical CollegeManipal

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