AI Article Synopsis
- Campylobacter coli is typically known for intestinal infections but is rarely linked to infections outside the intestines.
- A 57-year-old immunocompetent man in Belgium experienced a serious case of bacteremia and meningitis caused by this pathogen.
- The specific strain isolated from his cerebrospinal fluid was identified as an uncommon type (ST8418), and he recovered completely after treatment with meropenem.
Article Abstract
Campylobacter coli is a major pathogen rarely responsible for extra-intestinal infections. We report a case of Campylobacter coli bacteremia and meningitis in a 57-year-old immunocompetent Belgian man. The strain, isolated from cerebrospinal fluid, belonged to the unusual sequence type 8418 (ST8418). The patient fully recovered after meropenem treatment.
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