AI Article Synopsis
- - Acute pyogenic meningitis is a serious medical condition primarily caused by bacteria, with common culprits including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Neisseria meningitidis.
- - The text discusses a unique case of bacterial meningoencephalitis caused by Streptococcus porcinus, marking it as the first documented instance of this in medical literature.
- - The patient received treatment with ceftriaxone along with supportive care to manage the condition.
Article Abstract
Acute pyogenic meningitis is a medical emergency. Bacteria are the major causative agents of pyogenic meningitis with Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Neisseria meningitidis being the most common. Here, we describe a case of bacterial meningoencephalitis caused by Streptococcus porcinus. To our knowledge this is the first case described in literature. The patient was treated with ceftriaxone and supportive treatment.
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