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Community acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae meningitis: a case report

Bianca Lee1, Kevin Yeroushalmi2, Hay Me Me2

  • 1DO, Department of Internal Medicine, Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY, 11554, USA.

Germs
|June 29, 2018
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Community-acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae meningitis is rare but treatable. Early recognition and antibiotic therapy are crucial for recovery, even in high-risk patients like diabetics.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Klebsiella pneumoniae meningitis is typically a nosocomial infection, rarely seen in the community.
  • Community-acquired cases are infrequent in the United States, making them diagnostically challenging.

Observation:

  • A 54-year-old diabetic male presented with symptoms including fever, ear pain, headache, and unsteady gait.
  • Cerebrospinal fluid cultures confirmed Klebsiella pneumoniae as the causative agent.

Findings:

  • The patient received broad-spectrum antibiotics and ultimately recovered.
  • The patient experienced only mild hearing loss in his left ear as a sequela.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering Klebsiella pneumoniae in community-acquired meningitis.
  • Prompt diagnosis and targeted antibiotic treatment are vital for favorable outcomes in rare meningitis cases.
Keywords:
Community acquired meningitisKlebsiella pneumoniaemeningitis

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