Macrococcus caseolyticus in early-onset neonatal sepsis, Kassala, Sudan
This case presents a rare instance of neonatal sepsis caused by M. caseolyticus; indicating potential zoonotic transmission of this pathogen, through maternal or environmental exposure to animals in the rural household. The findings emphasize the need for increased awareness of zoonotic infections in neonatal care, particularly in regions where exposure to animals is common; and underscore the importance of understanding the complex interplay between host factors, environmental exposures, and microbial pathogens, in the development of neonatal sepsis; reinforcing the need of a 'One Health' approach in addressing emerging infectious diseases.
Authors
- Afzan Adam (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1116-1005)
- Antonella Santona (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7871-3911)
- Mohamed Abd Alrazik Desogi Desogi
- Elisa Taviani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1025-0439)
- Salvatore Rubino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3472-6702)
- Abdualmoniem O. Musa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3712-9612)
- Bianca Paglietti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2568-0642)
- Maura Fiamma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9908-3461)
- Mahmoud Taha Mohamed Faki
- Deya Eldin Abd Elbasit Ahmed Ibrahim
- Mohamed I. M. Awadap
- Faiza A Hajedriss
- Fatima A Almake
Institutions
- University of Sassari (IT)
- Kassala University (SD)
- ATS Sardegna (Italy) (IT)
- University of Genoa (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
- Published
- 2025-03-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3855/jidc.21090
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Infant Nutrition and Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.12