Orchitis as a rare complication of meningococcemia in a young infant

Eur J Pediatr. 2007 Jun;166(6):613-4. doi: 10.1007/s00431-006-0388-5. Epub 2007 Mar 27.

Authors

Ming-Horng Tsai¹, Reyin Lien, Hsun-Chin Chao, Hsuan-Rong Huang, Shih-Ming Chu

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, Chang Gung Children's Hospital, Fushing Street 5-7, Gueishan Shiang, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China.

PMID: 17387516
DOI: 10.1007/s00431-006-0388-5

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
Ceftazidime / therapeutic use
Humans
Infant
Male
Meningococcal Infections / complications*
Meningococcal Infections / drug therapy
Orchitis / diagnostic imaging
Orchitis / drug therapy
Orchitis / etiology*
Ultrasonography

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Ceftazidime