Case Report on Pseudomonas aeruginosa Meningitis
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Hazim Asmaa, Mimouni Yasmine, Saaf Sarra, Sodki Mustapha, Beniaz Fatema Zahra
Primary Institution: Cheikh Khalifa International University Hospital, Mohammed VI International University Hospital, Casablanca, MAR
Conclusion
The patient with Pseudomonas aeruginosa meningitis improved after a change in antibiotic therapy and was discharged after nearly 90 days of hospitalization.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient was initially treated with dual antibiotic therapy but relapsed after 21 days.
- After changing the antibiotic regimen, the patient showed clinical and biological improvement.
- The patient was discharged after nearly 90 days of hospitalization with normal CSF parameters.
Takeaway
A 22-year-old mother got a serious infection in her brain after having a spinal procedure, but after changing her medicine, she got better and went home after a long hospital stay.
Methodology
The patient was treated with various antibiotic therapies over a period of 90 days, with multiple lumbar punctures and imaging studies conducted to monitor her condition.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
22-year-old mother with no prior medical history.
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