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Pasteurella ureae meningitis and septicaemia
The Journal of Infection
|July 1, 1983
Summary
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.