Microaerophilic streptococcus meningoencephalitis: report of a case.
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en Inglés
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| ID: sea-41703
ABSTRACT
A 64-year-old woman who presented with acute meningoencephalitis was reported. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) revealed polymorphonuclear pleocytosis with gram-positive cocci. Blood and CSF grew microaerophilic streptococcus. The patient was treated with intravenous penicillin G and chloramphenicol for 2 weeks and recovered without sequela. There was no evidence of any focus of infection prone to the development of this infection.
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IMSEAR (Asia Sudoriental)
Asunto principal:
Penicilinas
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Infecciones Estreptocócicas
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Bacterias Anaerobias
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Femenino
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Humanos
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Cloranfenicol
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Enfermedad Aguda
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Meningitis Bacterianas
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Quimioterapia Combinada
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
Idioma:
Inglés
Año:
2001
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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