Fungal pseudomeningitis superimposed on Escherichia coli meningitis.
Pseudomeningitis is the demonstration of microorganisms from the cerebrospinal fluid by stain or culture in a patient with symptoms suggesting meningitis. This is a report of fungal pseudomeningitis superimposed on a case of nosocomial Escherichia coli meningitis resulting from a neurosurgical procedure. Critical care personnel need to be aware of the possibility of pseudomeningitis with or without associated meningitis in the appropriate setting.
Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, NY 11501.
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Gelfand
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Schoch
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Cunha
D002439:Cefotaxime / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004927:Escherichia coli Infections / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D005658:Fungi / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D006801:Humans; D008581:Meningitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D008875:Middle Aged
D002439:Cefotaxime