The index case for the fungal meningitis outbreak in the United States.
N Engl J Med
; 367(22): 2119-25, 2012 Nov 29.
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| ID: mdl-23083311
ABSTRACT
Persistent neutrophilic meningitis presents a diagnostic challenge, because the differential diagnosis is broad and includes atypical infectious causes. We describe a case of persistent neutrophilic meningitis due to Aspergillus fumigatus in an immunocompetent man who had no evidence of sinopulmonary or cutaneous disease. An epidural glucocorticoid injection was identified as a potential route of entry for this organism into the central nervous system, and the case was reported to the state health department.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aspergilosis
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Aspergillus fumigatus
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Encéfalo
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Líquido Cefalorraquídeo
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Contaminación de Medicamentos
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Meningitis Fúngica
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
N Engl J Med
Año:
2012
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos