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Septicemia and meningitis caused by Fusobacterium aquatile
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|January 1, 1978
Summary
Fusobacterium aquatile caused severe septicemia and meningitis with insidious onset and multiple cranial nerve issues. Despite antibiotics, permanent nerve damage occurred in this rare case.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- Fusobacterium aquatile is a rare bacterium.
- Septicemia and meningitis are serious infections.
Observation:
- A patient presented with insidious meningitis and multiple cranial nerve palsies.
- The infection was caused by Fusobacterium aquatile.
Findings:
- Despite appropriate antibiotic therapy, the patient's condition was prolonged.
- Three cranial nerves sustained permanent damage.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential severity of Fusobacterium aquatile infections.
- Cranial nerve involvement can lead to long-term neurological deficits.