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Molecular identification of Staphylococcus lugdunensis in a patient with meningitis
1Fédération de Microbiologie Clinique IFR 48, Hôpital de la Timone, Marseille, France.
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|May 1, 2002
Abstract:
A 12-year-old child developed meningitis 6 days after a third ventriculostomy by endoscopy. A coagulase-negative Staphylococcus sp. was isolated in pure culture from the cerebrospinal fluid and was definitely identified as Staphylococcus lugdunensis after the 16S ribosomal DNA gene and rpoB gene were sequenced. This report describes the first case of S. lugdunensis meningitis.
Insights
This is the first reported case of meningitis caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis in a child. The infection occurred after endoscopic third ventriculostomy, highlighting a rare complication.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Endoscopic third ventriculostomy is a neurosurgical procedure to treat hydrocephalus.
- Meningitis is a serious infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old child developed meningitis six days post-procedure.
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed a pure culture of coagulase-negative Staphylococcus.
Findings:
- Genetic sequencing identified the bacteria as Staphylococcus lugdunensis.
- This marks the first documented instance of Staphylococcus lugdunensis meningitis.
Implications:
- Highlights a rare but serious infectious complication following endoscopic third ventriculostomy.
- Emphasizes the importance of considering diverse Staphylococcus species in post-operative meningitis.
- Suggests the need for vigilant monitoring and potentially specific diagnostic approaches for S. lugdunensis infections.