Acinetobacter meningitis following head trauma.
A case of acinetobacter meningitis following head injury in a patient who developed cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea, and did not have any neurosurgical procedure, is presented. Previously reported cases are cited, with a review of the literature. Pefloxacin monotherapy is associated with a poor clinical response.
Venkataraman
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Dept. of Medicine and Microbiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.
George
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V
Jesudason
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Ganesh
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D000151:Acinetobacter Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016954:Acinetobacter calcoaceticus; D000328:Adult; D002558:Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis*