| Title | Late-onset Mycobacterium abscessus sepsis in a very low birthweight premature infant: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2004 |
| Authors | Di Pentima MC, Doyle R, Locke R, Tuttle D |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pagination | 5 |
| Date Published | Aug |
| Abstract | Late-onset sepsis (after 3 days of life) is a frequent a complication found in very low birth weight (VLBW, 1000 to 1500 g) premature infants. We report the second case of late-onset sepsis caused by an uncommon pathogen, Mycobacterium abscessus. |
| DOI | 10.1055/s-2004-831885 Full text linksCite |
| Alternate Journal | Am J Perinatol |
| Notify Library Reference ID | 5019 |
Late-onset Mycobacterium abscessus sepsis in a very low birthweight premature infant: diagnostic and therapeutic challenges
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