The first case of meningoencephalitis due to Mycobacterium lentiflavum in an immunocompromised patient is reported. Clinical and radiological characteristics are described, as well as the treatment and prognosis of the patient.
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Eur J Case Rep Intern Med
November 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, University Center of Internal Medicine, Cantonal Hospital Baselland, Liestal, Switzerland.
Unlabelled: Paradoxical deterioration in patients with tuberculous meningitis is a significant diagnostic and treatment challenge. We present the case of a 55-year-old previously healthy male, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-negative, presenting with headache, fever, agitation and slurred speech, who was ultimately diagnosed with tuberculous meningoencephalitis confirmed by cerebrospinal fluid polymerase chain reaction positive for complex. After initiation of a standard antitubercular therapy combined with glucocorticoids, the patient experienced an initial neurological improvement.
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October 2024
Department of Neurology, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing University, Chongqing, China.
Meningoencephalitis, an infectious disease affecting the nervous system, is primarily caused by a variety of pathogens. Non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) have emerged as the leading causative agent of infections worldwide, but central nervous system infections resulting from NTM are infrequent in individuals with functioning immune systems. This case report highlights the diagnosis and treatment of a 26-year-old female patient who developed headaches 2 months post double eyelid surgery and was subsequently diagnosed with NTM meningoencephalitis through metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) analysis of cerebrospinal fluid.
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October 2024
Department of Neurology, Affiliated Aerospace Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China.
Background: Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) with adults Epstein-Barr (EB) virus encephalitis is a very rare infectious disease, with a high mortality and disability. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is highly diagnostic. We report on a case of severe meningoencephalitis caused by co-infection with mycobacterium tuberculosis and EB virus.
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October 2024
Department of Medical Research, Ministry of Health, Yangon 11191, Myanmar.
Background/objectives: The diagnosis of encephalitis is a challenging problem due to the heterogeneity of clinical presentations. The objective was to determine the etiology, clinical features, laboratory parameters, radiological findings, and in-hospital outcome of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES) cases in Myanmar.
Methods: A prospective descriptive study was conducted at the Neuromedical Ward of Yangon General Hospital from March to August 2023.
Case Rep Infect Dis
October 2024
Department of Neurosurgery, Otto-Von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany.
Cryptococcosis, an infection caused by , predominantly targets the central nervous system (CNS) in patients with AIDS but is not limited to this group. The disease can also occur in individuals with various immunosuppressive conditions, frequently involving the brain or lungs. Cryptococcal meningitis (CM) is the most common form of fungal meningoencephalitis, leading to intracerebral infections, cerebral infarction, or hydrocephalus.
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