Cerebral Abscess caused by Novel Species: Streptococcus Pluranimalium.
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
; 28(9): S181-S183, 2018 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
Streptococcus pluranimalium, a gram-positive aerobic coccus, has been isolated primarily from several farm animals. The pathogenicity of this species is not well characterised either in animals or humans. As per the literature, cases of S. pluranimalium infection in humans have been reported only a handful of times. We report the case of cerebral abscess caused by S. pluranimalium in a patient who presented with weakness and confusion. The diagnosis of cerebral abscess was made on imaging supported by microbiological culture. Burr hole procedure for abscess drainage followed by an antibiotic regimen based on culture and sensitivity results contributed to a successful outcome. The bacteria were identified by analytical profile index for Streptococci (API Strep) and VITEK 2 gram-positive cocci panel. The case was successfully treated with vancomycin.
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01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infecciones Estreptocócicas
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Streptococcus
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Absceso Encefálico
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Pruebas de Sensibilidad Microbiana
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Coll Physicians Surg Pak
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA
Año:
2018
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Article