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Mohammed Adly1, Amr Elmoheen1,2, Mohamed M Helmi Ahmed3
1Emergency Department, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, QAT.
Abstract:
A 71-year-old female with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia developed altered mental status, fever, headache, and vomiting. Subsequent evaluation revealed meningoencephalitis and ventriculitis due to Streptococcus oralis, which was found to be ceftriaxone-sensitive. The patient's condition improved with ceftriaxone treatment, leading to complete recovery. This case underscores the significance of including Streptococcus oralis in the differential diagnosis of meningitis or encephalitis.
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