Subgaleal abscess and E. coli septicemia following scalp electrode in a preterm newborn: A case report

Charles O. Onyeama; Hari Srinivasan; Michael Lotke; Dennis L. Vickers

doi:10.3109/14767050903042553

Subgaleal abscess and E. coli septicemia following scalp electrode in a preterm newborn: A case report

Charles O. Onyeama, Hari Srinivasan, Michael Lotke, Dennis L. Vickers

Pediatrics

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Abstract

Escherichia coli as a causative agent for neonatal sepsis is well established. However, there is paucity of reports in the medical literature of E. coli sepsis following scalp electrode placement. We report a preterm infant who developed scalp abscess and E. coli sepsis following a scalp electrode. We recommend a careful examination of babies with a history of fetal electrode monitoring as this could be a nidus for local and generalised infection.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1201-1203
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
Volume	22
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3109/14767050903042553
State	Published - Dec 2009

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Fetal electrode, scalp abscess
Neonatal Escherichia coli sepsis

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Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health

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