Streptococcus oralis-Induced Meningoencephalitis and Ventriculitis in a Geriatric Female Patient

A 71-year-old female with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia developed altered mental status, fever, headache, and vomiting. Subsequent evaluation revealed meningoencephalitis and ventriculitis due to Streptococcus oralis, which was found to be ceftriaxone-sensitive. The patient&#...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2023-09, Vol.15 (9)
Main Authors: Adly, Mohammed, Elmoheen, Amr, Helmi Ahmed, Mohamed M, Hanbouly, Abdelraheem, Mishreky, Larissa Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antibiotics
Bacterial infections
Diabetes
Emergency medical care
Emergency Medicine
Encephalitis
Endocarditis
Glucose
Internal Medicine
Leukocytes
Magnetic resonance imaging
Meningitis
Neurology
Parasites
Pathogens
Streptococcus infections
Virulence
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Summary:A 71-year-old female with a history of hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia developed altered mental status, fever, headache, and vomiting. Subsequent evaluation revealed meningoencephalitis and ventriculitis due to Streptococcus oralis, which was found to be ceftriaxone-sensitive. The patient's condition improved with ceftriaxone treatment, leading to complete recovery. This case underscores the significance of including Streptococcus oralis in the differential diagnosis of meningitis or encephalitis.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.46101