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[An unusual isolation of Neisseria meningitidis]
1Oddelenie klinickej mikrobiológie, NsP, Ziar nad Hronom.
Abstract:
The authors describe a unique case of isolation of Neisseria meningitidis C:2a:P1.2,P1.5 in August 1997 from a 7-year-old female patient from a vaginal smear during purulent inflammation of the external genital following injury. This is the first described case of isolation of N. meningitidis from this site described in our country. The authors draw attention to the necessity to consider uncommon occurrences of N. meningitidis, and to examine atypical materials also under the microscope and to identify by biochemical methods all isolated Neisseriae incl. gonococci.
Insights
This study reports the first isolation of Neisseria meningitidis from a vaginal smear in the country. The finding highlights the importance of considering unusual Neisseria meningitidis presentations and testing atypical samples.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Clinical Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Neisseria meningitidis is a bacterium primarily known for causing meningitis and sepsis.
- Genital tract infections are typically associated with other pathogens, not Neisseria meningitidis.
Observation:
- A unique case involved a 7-year-old female patient presenting with purulent external genital inflammation post-injury.
- A vaginal smear from the patient yielded the isolation of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C:2a:P1.2,P1.5.
Findings:
- This marks the first documented instance of Neisseria meningitidis isolation from a vaginal source within the country.
- The specific strain identified was Neisseria meningitidis C:2a:P1.2,P1.5.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Neisseria meningitidis in cases of unusual genital inflammation, even in pediatric patients.
- Microscopic examination and biochemical identification of all isolated Neisseria species, including Neisseria gonorrhoeae, are crucial for accurate diagnosis.