Neisseria meningitidis pyelonephritis: A rare and unusual presentation of an established pathogen

Neisseria meningitidis is a gram-negative organism primarily associated with invasive meningococcal disease. This case report presents a rare occurrence of Neisseria meningitidis pyelonephritis in a 24-year-old male with congenital urological abnormalities. We describe the diagnostic challenges and...

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Published in:Clinical microbiology newsletter 2024-07, Vol.47, p.9-13
Main Authors: Hamze, Hasan, Press, Natasha, Stefanovic, Aleksandra, Ritchie, Gordon, Romney, Marc
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gram-negative bacterial infection
Meningococcus
Neisseria meningitidis
Pyelonephritis
Urinary tract infection
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Summary:Neisseria meningitidis is a gram-negative organism primarily associated with invasive meningococcal disease. This case report presents a rare occurrence of Neisseria meningitidis pyelonephritis in a 24-year-old male with congenital urological abnormalities. We describe the diagnostic challenges and management of this unique case. Ultimately, the patient completed IV then oral antibiotics and recovered with no complications. This case emphasizes the importance of considering atypical pathogens in urinary tract infections and contributes valuable insights to diagnostic microbiology and clinical practice.
ISSN:0196-4399
DOI:10.1016/j.clinmicnews.2024.05.005