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Meningitis caused by maltose-negative variant of Neisseria meningitidis
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
|March 1, 1980
Abstract:
A maltose-negative variant of Neisseria meningitidis, Slaterus Y, was recovered from a patient with meningitis. A report of the case is presented and the medical-legal significance of such an isolate is briefly discussed.
Insights
A rare maltose-negative variant of Neisseria meningitidis, Slaterus Y, was identified in a meningitis patient. This case highlights the importance of identifying unusual bacterial strains in clinical diagnostics and legal contexts.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Clinical Diagnostics
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Neisseria meningitidis is a significant cause of bacterial meningitis.
- Standard identification methods rely on carbohydrate fermentation profiles, including maltose utilization.
Observation:
- A case of meningitis was caused by an unusual Neisseria meningitidis strain, designated Slaterus Y.
- This isolate was characterized as maltose-negative, differentiating it from typical strains.
Findings:
- The identification of a maltose-negative Neisseria meningitidis variant (Slaterus Y) in a clinical meningitis case.
- Detailed case report and discussion of the isolate's characteristics.
Implications:
- Highlights the need for comprehensive diagnostic approaches beyond standard biochemical tests for Neisseria meningitidis.
- Underscores the potential medical-legal significance of identifying atypical bacterial pathogens in patient samples.