Relapsing, bacteremic Klebsiella pneumoniae meningitis in an AIDS patient.
The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is manifested by severe immunologic (predominantly T-lymphocyte) abnormalities and opportunistic infections. Central nervous system (CNS) infections are frequent. Pathogens causing CNS infections in AIDS patients include parasites, fungi, and viruses and are similar to those reported in other states of impaired cell mediated immunity (CMI). A case of relapsing, bacteremic Klebsiella pneumoniae meningitis in an AIDS patient is presented.
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University of South Florida College of Medicine, Division of Infectious and Tropical Diseases, Tampa 33612.
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial / Q000276:immunology; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D007710:Klebsiella Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000276:immunology*; D007711:Klebsiella pneumoniae / Q000276:immunology; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000209:etiology*; D012008:Recurrence; D018805:Sepsis / Q000209:etiology*
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000907:Antibodies, Bacterial