Ventriculitis from Staphylococcus lugdunensis: Two Case Reports
Author Information
Author(s): Spanu Teresa, Rigante Donato, Tamburrini Gianpiero, Fiori Barbara, D'Inzeo Tiziana, Posteraro Brunella, Policicchio Domenico, Sanguinetti Maurizio, Fadda Giovanni
Primary Institution: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
Conclusion
Staphylococcus lugdunensis can cause severe central nervous system infections in patients with implanted cerebrospinal fluid devices.
Supporting Evidence
- Both patients developed ventriculitis after surgery.
- The infections were caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus lugdunensis.
- Both patients recovered after treatment with intrathecal vancomycin.
Takeaway
Two kids got sick from a germ called Staphylococcus lugdunensis after having surgery. They got better after doctors gave them medicine directly into their spine.
Methodology
The study involved case reports of two children with ventriculitis caused by Staphylococcus lugdunensis, treated with intrathecal vancomycin.
Limitations
The study is based on only two cases, limiting the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Two children, one aged 7 years and the other 2 months.
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