Neonatal Campylobacter Infection: A Diagnosis that should be Borne in Mind

Campylobacter infection is not frequent in industrialized countries but can be dangerous in extreme ages groups with risk of bacteremia.We report a clinical case of a newborn that presented with fever and breastfeeding refusal due to a Campylobacter jejuni infection.She met sepsis criteria so started empiric antibiotics.However, clinical improvement was only possible after known the stool culture and the targeted treatment implemented.She had a favorable outcome on follow-up.