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First reported human case of meningitis by Staphylococcus condimenti
Erika Zecca1, Martina Costanzo2, Alessandro Croce2
1S.C.D.U. Medicina Interna I, A.O.U. Maggiore Della Carità, Università del Piemonte Orientale, via Mazzini 18, 28100, Novara, Italy. erikazecca24@gmail.com.
Infection
|February 9, 2019
Summary
Staphylococcus condimenti, typically non-pathogenic, caused meningitis in a 65-year-old woman. Prompt antibiotic treatment led to her full recovery, highlighting its potential pathogenicity.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Clinical Case Study
Background:
- Staphylococcus condimenti (S. condimenti) is a coagulase-negative bacterium primarily isolated from fermented food products.
- It is generally considered non-pathogenic, with very few reported human infections.
- This case represents a rare instance of S. condimenti causing a severe human infection.
Observation:
- A 65-year-old woman presented with severe symptoms including unresponsiveness (Glasgow Coma Scale=3), fever, and respiratory failure.
- Cerebrospinal fluid analysis revealed a mild increase in white blood cells, with normal glucose and protein levels.
- Blood and cerebrospinal fluid cultures isolated Staphylococcus condimenti.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with meningitis caused by Staphylococcus condimenti.
- Targeted antibiotic therapy with ceftriaxone was administered.
- The patient experienced a complete recovery following treatment.
Implications:
- This case demonstrates the potential pathogenicity of Staphylococcus condimenti in humans.
- It expands the known spectrum of infections caused by this bacterium.
- Highlights the importance of considering unusual pathogens in severe infections, even those typically regarded as non-pathogenic.
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