Meningoencephalitis caused by Non-O1, non-O139 Vibrio cholerae in an infant from southern Spain

Non-O1, non-O139 Vibrio cholerae (NOVC) is an emergent pathogen that mainly causes gastroenteritis. Also, it causes ear, wound infections, and bacteremia but the nervous system is rarely affected. We report on a case of NOVC meningoencephalitis in an infant that recovered after antimicrobial therapy...

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Published in:New microbes and new infections 2024-01, Vol.56, p.101200-101200, Article 101200
Main Authors: Sánchez-Yebra Romera, W., Caparrós Andújar, A., Sánchez Gómez, J.A., Martínez Campos, L., Lucerna Méndez, M.A., De Oña Baquero, C.M.
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Language:English
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Encephalitis
Infant
Meningitis
Non-O1
Non-O139 Vibrio cholerae
Septicemia
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Summary:Non-O1, non-O139 Vibrio cholerae (NOVC) is an emergent pathogen that mainly causes gastroenteritis. Also, it causes ear, wound infections, and bacteremia but the nervous system is rarely affected. We report on a case of NOVC meningoencephalitis in an infant that recovered after antimicrobial therapy but later presented neurologic sequelae.
ISSN:2052-2975
2052-2975
DOI:10.1016/j.nmni.2023.101200