1/52. Non-typhoid Salmonella meningitis complicated by a infarction of basal ganglia.A previously healthy 16-month-old Korean girl with symptoms of fever, vomiting, and generalized tonic seizure was diagnosed to have Group D non-typhoid Salmonella meningitis. The patient was treated with ceftriaxone (100 mg/kg/day) and amikin (22.5 mg/kg/day) initially and ciprofloxacin (30 mg/kg/day) was added later because of clinical deterioration and disseminated intravascular coagulation. brain CT performed on the second day showed a well-demarcated low density lesion in the right lentiform nucleus and both caudate nuclei, without evidence of increased intracranial pressure. MRI performed on the 11th day confirmed CT scan findings as well as right subdural fluid collection, brain atrophy, and ventriculomegaly. She underwent subdural drainage and later ventriculo-peritoneal shunt operation. Despite receiving intensive treatment, she still has severe neurologic sequelae. Our case shows that infarctions of basal ganglia and thalami are not specific for tuberculous meningitis and that meningitis complicated by infarction is indicative of grave prognosis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = meningitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
2/52. Reptile-associated salmonellosis--selected states, 1996-1998.During 1996-1998, CDC received reports from approximately 16 state health departments of salmonella infections in persons who had direct or indirect contact with reptiles (i.e., lizards, snakes, or turtles). Salmonella infection can result in invasive illness including sepsis and meningitis, particularly in infants. Despite educational efforts, some reptile owners remain unaware that reptiles place them and their children at risk for salmonellosis. This report summarizes clinical and epidemiologic information in four cases and provides information about state regulations to prevent transmission of Salmonella spp. from reptiles to humans.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.14285714285714keywords = meningitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
3/52. Salmonella meningitis treatment with intravenous trimethoprim.Intravenous trimethoprim and sulphadiazine were used in the successful treatment of Salmonella meningitis in a four months old child. Pharmacological data are presented which show good penetration of the bloodbrain barrier by trimethoprim. This combination appears to be a useful alternative therapy for gram-negative meningitis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.85714285714286keywords = meningitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
4/52. Salmonella meningitis and multiple cerebral abscesses in an infant.The history of a 4-week-old infant with meningitis and multiple cerebral abscesses caused by salmonella enteritidis is reported. Management included successful treatment with a prolonged course of antibiotics, including ciprofloxacin, neurosurgical drainage and long-term immunoglobulin supplements. No adverse effects of joint toxicity were detected.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.71428571428571keywords = meningitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
5/52. Infantile Salmonella meningitis associated with gecko-keeping.A serotype found mainly in reptiles was isolated from cerebrospinal fluid from a 2 month old baby with meningitis. A related salmonella was isolated from gecko faeces from the floor of the tank in the baby's home, suggesting a possible source of infection, and indicating the need for hygienic precautions in homes where reptiles are kept as pets.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.71428571428571keywords = meningitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
6/52. Salmonella virchow meningitis in an adult.We report here a case of meningitis caused by Salmonella virchow in a woman without signs or history of immunosuppression. Salmonella meningitis is a rare complication of human salmonellosis. The patient was successfully treated with ciprofloxacin. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of confirmed meningitis in an adult caused by this serotype.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = meningitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
7/52. Salmonellosis in a human infant, a cat, and two parakeets in the same household.Salmonellosis occurred in a human infant, cat, and 2 pet parakeets in the same household. salmonella typhimurium var copenhagen was isolated from all 4 subjects; however, its original source was never determined. The parakeets subsequently died, and necropsy revealed enteritis, foci of hepatic necrosis, and leptomeningitis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.14285714285714keywords = meningitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
8/52. Soft tissue and cartilage infection by Salmonella oranienburg in a healthy girl.Focal extraintestinal infections from nontyphoid salmonellae have increased in incidence during the past decade. Typically, they are manifested as either osteomyelitis or meningitis as a complication of either bacteremia or enteric fever. Isolated salmonellal soft tissue infections, however, are rare and occur mostly in adults with chronic underlying conditions such as human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) infection, diabetes mellitus, and cell-mediated immunity defects. We report a case of an otherwise healthy adolescent who was exposed to a guinea pig with a skin mass. She subsequently had an isolated soft tissue infection with cartilaginous involvement of the anterior chest wall due to salmonella enterica serogroup C1 (bioserotype oranienburg).- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.14285714285714keywords = meningitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
9/52. Acute encephalopathy associated with nontyphoidal salmonellosis.The importance of an acute encephalopathy associated with nontyphoidal salmonellosis has recently been recognized, but the disease entity has been poorly established. In this study, we describe two encephalopathic patients associated with nontyphoidal salmonellosis. The patients exhibited a rapid evolution of coma after the onset of lethargy or seizure. fever and diarrhea due to salmonellosis preceded these events. Secondary factors inducing encephalopathies, such as severe dehydration, sepsis, meningitis, electrolyte or metabolic disturbances, acute renal failure, and multiple organ failure, were excluded in the differential diagnosis at the onset of encephalopathic features. These clinical findings and rapid development of encephalopathic features from localized intestinal infection without any significant abnormalities in a variety of blood tests may suggest a toxic etiology. However, endotoxin was not found in serum from both patients. From these results, we conclude that nontyphoidal salmonellosis can cause a toxic encephalopathy syndrome, like shigellosis or verocytotoxin-producing escherichia coli infection.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 0.14285714285714keywords = meningitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
10/52. Neonatal salmonella typhimurium meningitis.meningitis due to Salmonella is a very rare sign of Salmonellosis. A 10-day-old female premature neonate with salmonella typhimurium meningitis is presented in this report. The clinical features, outcome and antibiotic treatment are discussed. Although it is extremely rare, Salmonella meningitis should be considered in differential diagnosis of neonatal meningitis.- - - - - - - - - - ranking = 1keywords = meningitis (Clic here for more details about this article) |
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