Cerebral Abscess caused by Novel Species: Streptococcus Pluranimalium

Abeera Ahmed1, Gohar Zaman1, Adeel Gardezi1

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, Rawalpindi.

Insights

Streptococcus pluranimalium, a rare bacterium, caused a cerebral abscess in a human patient. Prompt diagnosis and treatment with vancomycin led to a successful recovery.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Streptococcus pluranimalium is a gram-positive bacterium typically found in farm animals.
  • Its pathogenicity in humans is poorly understood, with few reported cases.
  • Human infections by S. pluranimalium are rare and often undiagnosed.

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