An Unusual Case of Escherichia Coli Meningitis in an Immunocompetent Adult
Copyright © 2023, Mir et al..
Spontaneous meningitis caused by Gram-negative bacilli is rare in adults. It typically occurs after a neurosurgical procedure or head injury but may also be related to the presence of a neurosurgical device, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak syndrome, or seen in immunosuppressed patients. Escherichia coli (E. coli) is the leading cause of Gram-negative bacilli meningitis. We describe the case of a 47-year-old man who was hospitalized for spontaneous, community-acquired E. coli meningitis, which is unusual to see in an immunocompetent adult. CSF analysis was consistent with bacterial meningitis; his blood culture was positive for E. coli. Within 24 hours of initiation of antibiotics, his status improved.
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E-Artikel |
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2023 |
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2023 |
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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:15 |
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Cureus - 15(2023), 4 vom: 07. Apr., Seite e37954 |
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Englisch |
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| Beteiligte Personen: |
Mir, Mikael [VerfasserIn] |
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Bacterial meningitis |
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Date Revised 25.05.2023 published: Electronic-eCollection Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE |
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10.7759/cureus.37954 |
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