Radiol Case Rep. 2025 Sep 16;20(12):6021-6024. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.08.041. eCollection 2025 Dec.
ABSTRACT
Brain abscesses represent a rare yet severe complication of bacterial sepsis in neonates, with Gram-negative bacteria being predominant etiological agents. While Serratia marcescens is an uncommon pathogen in neonatal sepsis and meningitis, it is recognized for its opportunistic nature and association with healthcare-associated infections. Despite advancements in antimicrobial therapies and diagnostic imaging, clinical outcomes in this population remain concerning, with high rates of mortality and long-term neurological sequelae. We present a case of a preterm neonate who developed multiple brain abscesses caused by Serratia marcescens.
PMID:41019962 | PMC:PMC12466209 | DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2025.08.041
