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CPT Robert W. Enzenauer, MC, USA; COL James W. Bass, MC, USA

Am J Dis Child. 1983;137(11):1055-1056.

Abstract
• The bacterial cause of purulent meningitis In patients younger than 2 months of age was reviewed. Hemophilus influenzae was the most common organism Isolated from Infants 1 to 2 months of age. Gram-negative enteric organisms were not shown to cause meningitis in this age group in term infants without neonatal complications. Initial antibiotic therapy for infants in this age group should Include ampicillin sodium and chloramphenicol sodium succinate.

(Am J Dis Child 1983;137:1055-1056)

Author Affiliations
From the Department of Pediatrics, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu.

Footnotes
The opinions or assertions contained herein are the private views of the authors and are not to be construed as official or as reflecting the views of the Department of the Army or the Department of Defense.

Reprint requests to Department of Pediatrics, PO Box 330, Tripler AMC, HI 96859 (Dr Bass).

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