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Pasteurella ureae meningitis and septicaemia
The Journal of Infection
|July 1, 1983
Abstract:
A 55-year-old male diabetic admitted with deafness, nystagmus, headache and vomiting was found to have meningitis due to Pasteurella ureae and responded to treatment with ampicillin. The P. ureae was unusual in showing X dependency. The family's dogs had had ear infections but no P. ureae were recovered from them when cultured three months later.
Insights
A rare case of meningitis caused by Pasteurella ureae in a diabetic patient was successfully treated with ampicillin. This unusual bacterial meningitis case highlights a potential link to pet-related infections.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Meningitis is a serious infection affecting the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
- Pasteurella ureae is a rare bacterial cause of meningitis, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
- Diabetes mellitus is a known risk factor for various infections, including bacterial meningitis.