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[Meningitis caused by Streptococcus morbillorum].

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  • 1Divisione di Malattie Infettive, Ospedale Civile, Alessandria.

Minerva Medica
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
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A rare case of meningitis caused by Streptococcus morbillorum was successfully treated in a middle-aged man. Combination therapy with Ampicillin and Chloramphenicol led to a complete cure.

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, can have various etiologies.
  • Streptococcus morbillorum, a less common pathogen, is rarely implicated in causing meningitis.

Observation:

  • A middle-aged male patient presented with symptoms indicative of meningitis.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid analysis confirmed the presence of Streptococcus morbillorum.

Findings:

  • The patient received a combination therapy regimen.
  • Treatment involved the administration of Ampicillin and Chloramphenicol.

Implications:

  • This case highlights Streptococcus morbillorum as a potential cause of meningitis.

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  • Effective treatment strategies for this rare infection can be achieved with specific antibiotic combinations.