Fatal Meningitis from Shiga Toxin–Producing Escherichia coli in 2 Full-Term Neonates, France

• DOI: 10.3201/eid2908.230169
• Publication Date: 2023-07-13T14:58:28Z
• Authors: Guillaume Geslain; Aurélie Cointe; Philippe Bidet; Céline Courroux; Soumeth Abasse; Patricia Mariani; Stéphane Bonacorsi
• Keywords: Neonatal meningitis

Abstract We report fatal meningitis in 2 neonates France caused by Shiga toxin 1–producing Escherichia coli. Virulence factors capsular K1 antigen and salmochelin were present both strains, potentially representing a new hybrid pathotype. Clinicians should remain aware of emerging pathotypes design therapeutic strategies for neonatal E. coli infections.