Hemophilus parainfluenzae Meningitis in an Adult Post-COVID-19 Infection
1Infectious Diseases, Northeastern Ohio Infectious Diseases, Youngstown, USA.
Abstract:
Hemophilus parainfluenzae is a gram-negative coccobacillus that usually inhabits the respiratory tract. It is a causative agent of meningitis, usually in children. The author presents a case of a 34-year-old woman presented with fever, neck stiffness, and headache, two weeks after the diagnosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Her CT scan of the head showed sinusitis. CSF analysis showed monocytic pleocytosis. CSF cultures grew Hemophilus parainfluenzae. The patient improved on intravenous antibiotic ceftriaxone 2 grams every 12 hours. This article also provides a brief literature review of Hemophilus parainfluenzae infections associated with COVID-19 infection.
Insights
A case of Hemophilus parainfluenzae meningitis occurred in a woman two weeks after COVID-19 infection. Prompt antibiotic treatment led to patient improvement, highlighting a potential link between the two conditions.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Hemophilus parainfluenzae is a common respiratory tract bacterium.
- It can cause meningitis, particularly in children.
- The association between H. parainfluenzae and COVID-19 requires further investigation.
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