Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Meningitis and Cerebral Abscess in a Neonate: Therapeutic Challenge

Figure 1

(a) Neurosonogram performed on the 2nd hospital day showed a mildly dilated left lateral ventricle and echogenic ependyma (arrows); findings associated with ventriculitis. (b) Hospital day 7: neurosonography showing mildly dilated left lateral ventricle, echogenic ependyma, and intraventricular debris (arrows), suggestive findings associated with ventriculitis. (c) Hospital day 11: neurosonography showing moderately dilated left lateral ventricle, echogenic ependyma, and intraventricular debris (arrows).

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