[Pseudomonas aeruginosa as the cause of meningitis in a patient with epidural catheter].

Abstract

A case of epidural infection following epidural catheterization is presented. The clinical signs initially were backpain and a small swelling at the site of insertion. Treatment with dicloxacillin was begun, presuming a Staphylococcus-infection. The symptoms persisted. Weeks later the patient developed meningitis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was cultivated. Antibiotic treatment was changed to ceftazidime, netilmycin and ciprofloxacin. Complete recovery followed.

• Authors: G H Jensen, P K Jacobsen, F Korsgaard
• Journal: Ugeskrift for laeger (Ugeskr Laeger) Vol. 162 Issue 20 Pg. 2893-4 (May 15 2000) ISSN: 0041-5782 [Print] Denmark
• Vernacular Title: Pseudomonas aeruginosa som årsag til meningitis hos en patient med epiduralkateter.
• PMID: 10860430 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Analgesia, Epidural (adverse effects, instrumentation)
• Diagnosis, Differential
• Epidural Abscess (diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology, microbiology)
• Humans
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Male
• Meningitis, Bacterial (diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology, microbiology)
• Pseudomonas Infections (diagnosis, drug therapy, etiology)