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Meningitis caused by Streptococcus in adults.

P I Lerner

    The Journal of Infectious Diseases
    |May 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    Streptococcal meningitis in adults is changing, with fewer cases linked to traditional causes like ear infections. Accurate identification of Streptococcus species is crucial for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes.

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    Medicine·1989

    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Microbiology
    • Neurology

    Background:

    • Meningitis caused by Streptococcus is rare in adults.
    • Historically, otitis media, mastoiditis, sinusitis, or trauma preceded most cases.
    • Recent data suggest evolving pathogenesis of adult streptococcal meningitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze recent cases of adult streptococcal meningitis.
    • To identify changes in etiological factors and pathogenesis.
    • To highlight the importance of precise streptococcal speciation.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 10 adult cases of streptococcal meningitis.
    • Review of clinical data, including comorbidities and preceding conditions.
    • Microbiological identification and speciation of Streptococcus isolates.

    Main Results:

    • Otitis media, mastoiditis, and sinusitis were notably absent in this series.
    • Endocarditis was present in 50% of cases; trauma in 20%.
    • Streptococcus agalactiae caused meningitis in two women, initially misidentified due to bacitracin sensitivity.
    • Streptococcus bovis identification prevented unnecessary aminoglycoside use.
    • Nine out of ten patients survived, including complex cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Adult streptococcal meningitis pathogenesis appears to be shifting away from common upper respiratory tract infections.
    • Accurate identification of Streptococcus species (e.g., S. agalactiae, S. bovis) is critical for appropriate management.
    • Distinguishing from Streptococcus pneumoniae based on Gram stain alone is challenging.

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