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Acinetobacter meningitis following head trauma
S Venkataraman1, V George, M Jesudason
1Dept. of Medicine and Microbiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|April 25, 2000
Abstract:
A case of acinetobacter meningitis following head injury in a patient who developed cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea, and did not have any neurosurgical procedure, is presented. Previously reported cases are cited, with a review of the literature. Pefloxacin monotherapy is associated with a poor clinical response.
Insights
A rare case of Acinetobacter meningitis after head injury is presented. This meningitis, characterized by cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea, showed poor response to pefloxacin treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Acinetobacter meningitis is a rare but serious infection.
- Head trauma can lead to cerebrospinal fluid leaks, increasing infection risk.
Observation:
- A patient developed Acinetobacter meningitis post-head injury with cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea.
- No neurosurgical intervention was performed prior to meningitis onset.
Findings:
- Acinetobacter meningitis following head injury can occur without prior neurosurgery.
- Pefloxacin monotherapy demonstrated limited efficacy in treating this condition.
Implications:
- Highlights the risk of meningitis after head trauma, even without surgery.
- Suggests limitations of pefloxacin monotherapy for Acinetobacter meningitis.
- Emphasizes the need for alternative treatment strategies for this specific patient population.