Salmonella meningitis in infancy.

The mortality and morbidity of salmonella meningitis in infancy is high. For infants and especially those younger than 6 months of age with salmonellosis, close observation is needed because of increased incidence of salmonella meningitis. A minimum duration of five weeks of susceptible antibiotic therapy may be indicated to prevent relapse or reinfection of salmonella meningitis. The role of a carrier in relapse needs to be evaluated.