Affiliations: Division of Neonatology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA, USA | Division of Infectious Diseases, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center and Children's Hospital, New Orleans, LA, USA
Note: [] Corresponding author: Lynn Tran, Children's Hospital, 200 Henry Clay Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA. Tel.: +1 504 957 7838; Fax: +1 504 896 9715; E-mail: ltran@lsuhsc.edu
Abstract: Lactobacillus rhamnosus is usually regarded as a nonpathogenic, commensal organism. We report a case of L. rhamnosus sepsis in a preterm, extremely low birth weight infant not associated with probiotic administration. Our case and literature review indicate that L. rhamnosus should be considered a potentially pathogenic organism. Microbiologic identification is important for optimal treatment as many are resistant to commonly used antibiotic regimens.
