Pseudomonas aeruginosa causing nosocomial meningitis in neonates and children: overview of 15 cases within 10 years.


: Risk factors, therapy and outcome of 15 cases of nosocomial meningitis due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa is reviewed. No difference in risk factors was found, however mortality for Ps. aeruginosa was significantly higher (33.3 vs 15.1% p<0.04).