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Ventriculitis from Acinetobacter calcoaceticus variant anitratus.

R Yogev

    Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Acinetobacter calcoaceticus variant anitratus caused ventriculitis in an infant post-surgery. Treatment involved replacing the shunt and administering antibiotics, leading to recovery.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Neurosurgery
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Medical Microbiology

    Background:

    • Ventriculitis is a serious central nervous system infection.
    • Acinetobacter calcoaceticus variant anitratus is a rare but significant pathogen.
    • Post-surgical infections can complicate neurosurgical procedures, particularly in infants.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a case of ventriculitis caused by Acinetobacter calcoaceticus variant anitratus in an infant.
    • To describe the clinical presentation and management of this rare infection.
    • To highlight the importance of timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report detailing a clinical scenario.
    • Review of patient's medical history, surgical interventions, and treatment course.

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  • Microbiological identification of the causative pathogen.

    • Main Results:

    • The infant developed ventriculitis two weeks after surgical repair of a lumbosacral meningomyelocele and ventriculoperitoneal shunting.
    • Infection was confirmed to be caused by Acinetobacter calcoaceticus variant anitratus.
    • Successful recovery was achieved by replacing the ventriculoperitoneal shunt with an extraventricular drain and intravenous administration of gentamicin and ampicillin.

    Conclusions:

    • Ventriculitis due to Acinetobacter calcoaceticus variant anitratus is a challenging complication in infants with neurosurgical interventions.
    • Prompt management including shunt revision and targeted antibiotic therapy is crucial for favorable outcomes.
    • This case underscores the need for vigilance in diagnosing and treating rare bacterial infections in vulnerable pediatric populations.