Pneumococcal Meningitis with a Prolonged Course in a Splenectomized Patient

Pneumococcal Meningitis with a Prolonged Course in a Splenectomized Patient

Abstract A 22-year-old woman had a remarkably late and poor inflammatory response to pneumococci invading the cerebrospinal fluid. Splenectomy 5 years previously following trauma and oral doxycycline therapy for 4 days prior to admission may explain the unusual course. The importance of correct hand...

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Veröffentlicht in:Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases 1981-01, Vol.13 (2), p.153-154
Hauptverfasser: Morfeldt-Månson, Linda, Kalin, Mats, Lundbergh, Per
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Female
Humans
Meningitis, Pneumococcal - cerebrospinal fluid
Meningitis, Pneumococcal - drug therapy
Splenectomy
Streptococcus pneumoniae
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract A 22-year-old woman had a remarkably late and poor inflammatory response to pneumococci invading the cerebrospinal fluid. Splenectomy 5 years previously following trauma and oral doxycycline therapy for 4 days prior to admission may explain the unusual course. The importance of correct handling and of giving proper information to the splenectomized patient is stressed.
ISSN:0036-5548
1651-1980
DOI:10.3109/inf.1981.13.issue-2.14