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Meningoencephalitis with Streptococcus equi Subspecies equi Leading to a Dural Arteriovenous Fistula. Case Rep Neurol Med 2021; 2021:9898364. [PMID: 34306778 PMCID: PMC8272663 DOI: 10.1155/2021/9898364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2020] [Revised: 01/10/2021] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Invasive infection with Lancefield group C streptococci in humans is extremely rare, with the vast majority of clinical isolates belonging to Streptococcus dysgalactiae subsp. equisimilis. We report a case of meningoencephalitis in a 69-year-old man caused by Streptococcus equi subsp. equi, a microbe that causes strangles in Equus caballus (i.e., the horse). This is only the fourth infection with this subtype of the central nervous system (CNS) reported in humans. The invasiveness of these bacteria, known to be capable of releasing strongly immunogenic exotoxins, is illustrated by white matter lesions that are present in the acute phase. This patient initially recovered well after treatment with antibiotics and glucocorticoids. However, the patient was readmitted 5 months later with multiple intraparenchymatous cerebral haemorrhages. Cerebral angiography confirmed the presence of a suspected superficial dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF), which is seldom reported after CNS infection. The invasiveness of these bacteria was illustrated by white matter lesions present in the acute phase and the occurrence of a de novo dural arteriovenous fistula in the follow-up period.
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Meningitis due to Streptococcus equi in a 73 year old woman with an osteodural defect. IDCases 2020; 21:e00779. [PMID: 32509525 PMCID: PMC7264763 DOI: 10.1016/j.idcr.2020.e00779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2020] [Revised: 04/23/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Meningitis caused by Streptococcus equi (SE) is a rare disease associated with high rates of complications. Commonly identified risk factors are regular horse contact and consumption of unpasteurized dairy products. When diagnosed promptly, this infection can be cured. We report the case of a 73 year old woman who presented to the hospital with a sudden holocranial headaches, fever, photophobia, sonophobia, vomiting and behavioural disorders. She lived in a rural area and regularly consumed unpasteurized milk products. She had a medical history of osteodural defect, chronic otitis, high blood pressure and pulmonary fibrosis. We suspected bacterial meningitis associated with an ear infection. A lumbar puncture was performed. Streptococcus equi zooepidemicus(SEZ) was discovered in the CSF’s culture. Initially, the patient was treated with ceftriaxone. She had a tonic-clonic seizure 2days later. On the cerebral enhanced MRI, we found a right temporal pored cavity adjacent to a tegmen tympani bone breach. The patient received 15 days of antibiotic therapy with a good outcome. However, she was readmitted 24 h after being discharged for the same initial symptomatology. She received a total of 25 days of antibiotics and 4 days of corticoids with good results. Only a few cases of Streptococcus equi meningitis have been documented. We reported this case to insist on the importance of considering this diagnosis in patients with risk factors. We also point out that severe complications may occur despite the early initiation of adequate treatment.
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Cavernous sinus thrombosis (CST) is an ocular emergency because of its devastating effect and it is prone to cause serious complications. Diagnosis of cavernous sinus thrombosis is a challenging task despite medical advancement. Efforts to promptly diagnose and initiate treatment require a high index of suspicion and a deep understanding of the disease. Unfortunately, patients suffering from CST may not always present with typical symptoms, thus making diagnosis all the more challenging. We would like to describe a 22-year-old man who presented with atypical symptoms and radiological presentations of CST. The patient was admitted and treated in our institution with full recovery demonstrated after the treatment.
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- Ophthalmology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, MYS
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Pathogenicity of Virulent Species of Group C Streptococci in Human. THE CANADIAN JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES & MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY = JOURNAL CANADIEN DES MALADIES INFECTIEUSES ET DE LA MICROBIOLOGIE MEDICALE 2017; 2017:9509604. [PMID: 28694832 PMCID: PMC5485279 DOI: 10.1155/2017/9509604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2017] [Revised: 04/24/2017] [Accepted: 05/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Group C streptococci (GCS) are livestock pathogens and they often cause zoonotic diseases in humans. They are Gram-positive, in mostly β-hemolytic and facultative anaerobes. Because of their close evolutionary kinship with group A streptococci (GAS), GCS share many common virulence factors with GAS and cause a similar range of diseases. Due to the exchange of genetic material with GAS, GCS belong to bacteria that are difficult to be distinguished from group A streptococci; GCS are often treated in microbiological diagnostics as contamination of the culture. This report focuses mainly on the pathogenicity of virulent species of GCS and their association with human diseases. The condition that is most frequently quoted is pharyngitis. In this paper, the virulence factors have also been mentioned and an interesting link has been made between GCS and the pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases among the native people of India and Aboriginal populations.
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Weerasinghe D, Lueck CJ. Septic Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Neuroophthalmology 2016; 40:263-276. [PMID: 27928417 DOI: 10.1080/01658107.2016.1230138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2016] [Revised: 08/25/2016] [Accepted: 08/25/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022] Open
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Septic cavernous sinus thrombosis is a rare but serious complication of infection of the cavernous sinuses. There are no randomised, controlled trials of management of this condition and existing reviews of the literature are somewhat dated. The authors report a case with a favourable outcome and then present the findings of a literature review of the management of this condition. Outcome data suggest that corticosteroids are of equivocal benefit whereas antibiotics and anticoagulation are beneficial.
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- Dinushi Weerasinghe
- Department of Neurology, The Canberra Hospital and Australian National University Medical School , Canberra, Australia
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- Department of Neurology, The Canberra Hospital and Australian National University Medical School , Canberra, Australia
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Smith DM, Vossough A, Vorona GA, Beslow LA, Ichord RN, Licht DJ. Pediatric cavernous sinus thrombosis: A case series and review of the literature. Neurology 2015; 85:763-9. [PMID: 26231260 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000001886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2015] [Accepted: 05/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe clinical characteristics, imaging findings, morbidity, and mortality in a single-center cohort of 12 pediatric cavernous sinus thrombosis cases and to review all cases available in recent English literature. METHODS Clinical data and radiographic studies on 12 cases from our institution were analyzed retrospectively. A literature search and review was conducted, with additional cases pooled with the new cohort for an aggregate analysis. RESULTS Twelve cases of cavernous sinus thrombosis in children from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2013, were reviewed. All patients survived to discharge; 3 of 12 (25%) experienced neurologic morbidity. Contrast-enhanced MRI and contrast-enhanced head CT were 100% sensitive for detecting cavernous sinus thrombosis, while noncontrast time-of-flight magnetic resonance venography (TOF MRV) and noncontrast head CT were 0% sensitive. Literature review produced an additional 40 cases, and the aggregate mortality rate was 4 of 52 (8%) and morbidity rate was 10 of 40 (25%). Outcomes did not vary by treatment or with unilateral vs bilateral cavernous sinus involvement. There was a trend toward worse outcomes with fungal infections. CONCLUSION Our case series demonstrates low morbidity and mortality with early, aggressive surgical, antimicrobial, and anticoagulation therapies. Although anticoagulation and surgery were not associated with significantly different outcomes, more study is needed.
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- Douglas M Smith
- From the Division of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.) and the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA; the Department of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.), Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania; the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (G.A.V.), VA; and the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology (L.A.B.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
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- From the Division of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.) and the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA; the Department of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.), Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania; the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (G.A.V.), VA; and the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology (L.A.B.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- From the Division of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.) and the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA; the Department of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.), Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania; the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (G.A.V.), VA; and the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology (L.A.B.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- From the Division of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.) and the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA; the Department of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.), Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania; the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (G.A.V.), VA; and the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology (L.A.B.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- From the Division of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.) and the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA; the Department of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.), Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania; the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (G.A.V.), VA; and the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology (L.A.B.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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- From the Division of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.) and the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA; the Department of Neurology (D.M.S., R.N.I., D.J.L.), Perelman School of Medicine of the University of Pennsylvania; the Department of Radiology (A.V.), Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU (G.A.V.), VA; and the Departments of Pediatrics and Neurology (L.A.B.), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
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Chung HC, Park SH, Kim ES, Kim YI, Lee SH, Nam-Goong IS. A case of cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis and meningitis as a complication in osteopetrosis. J Bone Metab 2014; 21:227-32. [PMID: 25247162 PMCID: PMC4170087 DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2014.21.3.227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2014] [Revised: 08/26/2014] [Accepted: 08/26/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic bone disease characterized by increased bone density but prone to breakage due to defective osteoclastic function. Among two primary types of autosomal dominant osteopetrosis (ADO), osteopetrosis type II is characterized by sclerosis of bones, predominantly involving the spine, the pelvis, and the skull base. Fragility of bones and dental abscess are leading complications. This report presents a case of osteopetrosis in a 52-years-old female, which was complicated by the development of cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis and meningitis. She was suffered from multiple fractures since one year ago. Laboratory data revealed elevated serum levels of tartrate resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) without carbonic anhydrase II DNA mutation. A thoracolumbar spine X-ray showed, typical findings of ADO type II (ADO II; Albers-Schönberg disease), prominent vertebral endplates so called the 'rugger jersey spine'. Her older sister also showed same typical spine appearance. We report a case of ADO II with cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis and meningitis that was successfully treated with long-term antibiotics with right sphenoidotomy.
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- Hyun Chul Chung
- Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Ulsan, Korea
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