Tang Hansen M, Sowunmi Leanne, Parnell Eric, Avner Benjamin S
Internal Medicine, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine, Kalamazoo, USA.
Microbiology, Bronson Healthcare, Kalamazoo, USA.
Cureus. 2024 Dec 1;16(12):e74927. doi: 10.7759/cureus.74927. eCollection 2024 Dec.
We discuss a case of meningitis caused by infection in a previously healthy elderly male who presented with altered mental status and new-onset seizures requiring intensive care. An open wound had served as an entry point for the infectious organism. After 25 days of treatment with meropenem, he recovered with persistent functional limitations and was discharged. We also engage in a review of the relevant literature and highlight the importance of identifying animal exposure in patients with meningitis.
我们讨论了一例脑膜炎病例,该病例发生在一名先前健康的老年男性身上,由感染引起,他出现精神状态改变和新发癫痫发作,需要重症监护。一个开放性伤口成为了感染源的入口。在接受美罗培南治疗25天后,他康复,但仍有持续的功能受限,随后出院。我们还对相关文献进行了综述,并强调了在脑膜炎患者中识别动物接触史的重要性。