Fatal outcome of group-G streptococcal meningitis (a case report).

Mohan, P K; Shanmugam, J; Nair, A; Tharakan, J

Mohan, P K; Shanmugam, J; Nair, A; Tharakan, J.

J Postgrad Med ; 1989 Jan; 35(1): 49-50

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-115649

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ABSTRACT

An adult woman developed meningitis caused by Group-G streptococci. The organism was successfully isolated both from blood and cerebrospinal fluid of the patient. The woman succumbed to infection despite an appropriate antibiotic therapy.

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Aged; Female; Gentamicins/therapeutic use; Humans; Meningitis/diagnosis; Microbial Sensitivity Tests; Penicillin G/therapeutic use; Streptococcal Infections/diagnosis

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Penicillin G / Streptococcal Infections / Aged / Female / Humans / Gentamicins / Microbial Sensitivity Tests / Meningitis Language: English Journal: J Postgrad Med Year: 1989 Type: Article

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