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Haemophilus paraphrophilus; a rare cause of intracranial abscess
A J Hart1, P Thompson, A T Casey
1Department of Neurosurgery, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK.
The Journal of Infection
|November 20, 1998
Abstract:
We report a case of a 42-year-old man man who presented with neurological symptoms and was found to have an intracranial abscess. A stereotactic aspiration of the abscess yielded a pure growth of Haemophilus paraphrophilus. The patient responded to treatment with cefotaxime. We postulate the mechanism of infection in this patient.
Insights
A rare intracranial abscess caused by Haemophilus paraphrophilus was successfully treated with cefotaxime in a 42-year-old man. This case highlights a potential mechanism for this unusual brain infection.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Intracranial abscesses are serious infections of the brain.
- Haemophilus species are typically associated with oropharyngeal infections.
- Neurological symptoms can indicate serious intracranial pathology.
Observation:
- A 42-year-old man presented with neurological deficits.
- Imaging revealed an intracranial abscess.
- Stereotactic aspiration yielded a pure culture of Haemophilus paraphrophilus.
Findings:
- Haemophilus paraphrophilus was identified as the causative agent of the intracranial abscess.
- The patient demonstrated a positive clinical response to cefotaxime treatment.
- A potential mechanism for the infection was proposed.
Implications:
- This case expands the known spectrum of Haemophilus paraphrophilus infections.
- It underscores the importance of considering diverse pathogens in intracranial abscesses.
- Understanding the infection mechanism may guide future treatment strategies.