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Ventriculoperitoneal shunt infections.

P Sarguna1, V Lakshmi

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad - 500 082, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology
|March 1, 2006
PubMed
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Central nervous system (CNS) shunt infections occur in 3.98% of procedures. Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus is the most common pathogen, with third-generation cephalosporins and quinolones showing good sensitivity for effective treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurosurgery
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Central nervous system (CNS) shunt infections lead to significant patient morbidity and shunt malfunction.
  • Effective prophylaxis and treatment strategies are crucial for managing CNS shunt infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the infection rate in CNS shunt procedures.
  • To identify common pathogens and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns.
  • To guide appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis and therapy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 226 cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt procedures.
  • Laboratory diagnosis included cell count, biochemical tests, bacterial culture, and antibiotic susceptibility testing.

Main Results:

  • A 3.98% infection rate (9 out of 226 samples) was observed.
  • Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus was the most frequent isolate (36.36%).
  • Most isolates demonstrated sensitivity to third-generation cephalosporins and quinolones.

Conclusions:

  • Third-generation cephalosporins and quinolones are recommended for prophylactic or therapeutic use in CNS shunt infections.
  • These antibiotics may facilitate effective and rapid CSF sterilization.
  • Understanding pathogen sensitivity is key to optimizing treatment outcomes.

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