Microaerophilic streptococcus meningoencephalitis: report of a case.

Chotmongkol, V; Kawamatawong, T

Microaerophilic streptococcus meningoencephalitis: report of a case.

Date

2001-07-05

Authors

Chotmongkol, V

Kawamatawong, T

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.

Description

Chotmaihet Thangphaet.

Citation

Chotmongkol V, Kawamatawong T. Microaerophilic streptococcus meningoencephalitis: report of a case. Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand. 2001 Jul; 84(7): 1056-8