# Gardnerella vaginalis Urinary Tract Infection in a Term Neonate With Enteroviral Meningitis

## TL;DR

A newborn with enteroviral meningitis also had a rare urinary tract infection caused by Gardnerella vaginalis, emphasizing the importance of checking for both bacteria and viruses in sick infants.

## Contribution

This case report documents a rare instance of G. vaginalis UTI in a neonate with enteroviral meningitis, highlighting diagnostic considerations.

## Key findings

- A term neonate presented with febrile enteroviral meningitis and a concurrent G. vaginalis UTI.
- The case underscores the need to test for both bacterial and viral infections in neonates with suspected serious illness.
- Vertical transmission of G. vaginalis is rare but can lead to significant neonatal complications.

## Abstract

Vertical transmission of Gardnerella vaginalis is rare but may be associated with neonatal morbidity and mortality. We present a febrile neonate who was diagnosed with enteroviral meningitis and had a concomitant urinary tract infection (UTI) with G. vaginalis. Our case highlights the need to investigate for both bacterial and viral pathogens in neonates who present with possible serious infection.