Local complications of adjunct intrathecal antibiotics for nosocomial meningitis associated with gram-negative pathogens: a meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s10143-019-01226-w
Abstract: Direct delivery of antibiotics to the ventricular system offers an alternative for the management of nosocomial meningitis. However, the available literature frequently results in controversial findings regarding its safety. The present meta-analysis aimed at summarizing… read more here.
Keywords: meningitis; meningitis associated; analysis; local complications ... See more keywords
Cryptococcal meningitis associated with interleukinâ17 inhibitor use for psoriasis
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DOI: 10.1111/dth.15609
Abstract: Invasive fungal infection is a rare but serious potential consequence of biologic therapy. Herein, we report a case of cryptococcal meningitis in an otherwise immunocompetent patient receiving ixekizumab for the treatment of severe plaque psoriasis.… read more here.
Keywords: cryptococcal meningitis; meningitis; meningitis associated; associated interleukin ... See more keywords
Listeria meningitis associated with tonsillar herniation in an immunocompetent school-aged child
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2022-251398
Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes can cause severe illnesses such as gastroenteritis, sepsis and neurolisteriosis, especially in infants, the elderly and immunocompromised patients. We report a case of a previously healthy school-aged girl presenting with severe neurological deficits… read more here.
Keywords: tonsillar herniation; listeria meningitis; meningitis associated; herniation ... See more keywords
Cryptococcus tetragattii Meningitis Associated with Travel, Taiwan
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2902.221425
Abstract: Meningitis caused by Cryptococcus tetragattii fungus is rare and has been found in specific geographic regions. We report a case of meningitis caused by C. tetragattii (molecular type VGIV) in an immunocompetent patient in Taiwan.… read more here.
Keywords: tetragattii meningitis; taiwan; meningitis; meningitis associated ... See more keywords