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[Culture-negative, purulent pericarditis].

D Vuichard¹, M J Zellweger, M Altwegg

¹Klinik für Infektiologie & Spitalhygiene, Universitätsspital Basel, Petersgraben 4, 4031, Basel, Schweiz. vuichardd@uhbs.ch

|October 28, 2010

Summary

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Purulent pericarditis caused by Neisseria meningitidis is rare, especially without meningitis. Non-culture diagnostic methods like PCR and latex agglutination are crucial for identifying this infection when cultures are negative.

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Area of Science:

Infectious Diseases
Cardiology
Microbiology

Background:

Purulent pericarditis is a severe infection of the pericardium.
Neisseria meningitidis typically causes meningitis but can manifest in other ways.
Antibiotic pretreatment can complicate traditional microbiological diagnosis.

Observation:

A patient presented with clinical signs of pericardial tamponade.
Blood and pericardial fluid cultures were negative.
Pleural fluid showed a positive reaction for meningococcal antigen serogroup C.

Findings:

Broad-range polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of pericardial fluid detected Neisseria species.
Latex agglutination assay confirmed meningococcal antigen serogroup C.
This case represents a rare instance of meningococcal pericarditis without concurrent meningitis.

Implications:

Non-culture-based diagnostic methods are vital for identifying severe infections with negative cultures.
Early and accurate diagnosis of meningococcal pericarditis is essential for timely treatment.
This case highlights the importance of considering atypical presentations of Neisseria meningitidis infections.