A Neonate with Kluyvera Sepsis: A Case Report

The genus name Kluyvera species was first described in 1936 by Kluyvera et al[1]. Until recently, they were believed to be saprophytic non-pathogenic microorganisms, but latest studies indicated that serious clinical infections such as bacteremia, soft tissue infections, intraabdominal abscess and urinary tract infections may occur[2,3]. So, recognition of the disease and its potentials along with the antibacterial spectrum in neonatal population is important to start an effective treatment and to reduce morbidity and mortality. An eight-day-old boy with hypoglycemia and thrombocytopenia was referred to our NICU for further investigation and treatment (birth weight: 2500 g). On day 5 of life, he was immediately hospitalized in the medical center with the complaint of poor feeding and cyanosis. He was treated with ampicillin and amikasin for suspected sepsis. On the third day of admission, vancomycin and meropenem were initiated since clinical condition did not improve with prior therapy