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Salmonella typhi meningitis
H Lecour1, L Santos, M Oliveira
1Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Hospital S. João, Porto, Portugal.
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|January 1, 1994
Abstract:
Whereas typhoid fever is still an endemic disease in some parts of the world, meningeal involvement in this disease is a rare occurrence. We report a case of Salmonella typhi meningitis in a 70-year-old woman. The patient was treated with ampicillin and the only sequela was right-sided deafness.
Insights
Typhoid fever rarely causes meningitis, but this case highlights a Salmonella typhi infection in the meninges of a 70-year-old woman. Treatment with ampicillin resulted in hearing loss.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Typhoid fever, caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (Salmonella typhi), remains endemic in many regions.
- Meningeal involvement, or meningitis, is an infrequent complication of typhoid fever.
Observation:
- A case study of a 70-year-old woman presenting with Salmonella typhi meningitis is detailed.
- The patient's clinical presentation and diagnostic findings are described.
Findings:
- The patient was successfully treated with ampicillin for Salmonella typhi meningitis.
- The primary sequela observed post-treatment was unilateral (right-sided) deafness.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering Salmonella typhi meningitis in endemic areas, even with rare presentations.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are crucial for managing this severe complication.
- The occurrence of deafness highlights the potential for neurological sequelae and the need for monitoring auditory function.