Abstract
These case reports describe two neonates, born at term, diagnosed with bacterial meningitis and septicemia caused by uncommon organisms. The clinical presentation, diagnostic reasoning, national guidelines, hospital course, and follow-up are discussed. Meningitis is among the differential diagnoses when there is a concern for neonatal sepsis. Concern for sepsis can arise from a variety of antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum risk factors and present with a variety of symptoms. Neonatal sepsis is a significant cause of mortality, with 750,000 infant deaths annually. Effective treatment of neonatal sepsis requires timely diagnosis and tailored antimicrobial therapy that targets the causative pathogens.
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