Meningoencephalitis and Compartmentalization of the Cerebral Ventricles Caused by <i>Enterobacter sakazakii</i>

Abstract

A necrotizing meningoencephalitis complicated by ventricular compartmentalization and abscess formation caused by Enterobacter sakazakii in a previously healthy 5-week-old female is described. A detailed description of the isolate is presented. This communication firmly establishes the pathogenicity of E. sakazakii.