Otogenic Fusobacterium meningitis, sepsis, and mastoiditis in an adolescent

South Med J. 2004 Apr;97(4):416-8. doi: 10.1097/01.SMJ.0000053924.73410.24.

Abstract

Fusobacterium necrophorum is a strict anaerobic organism responsible for a number of clinical syndromes known as necrobacillosis. Although meningeal infections with anaerobes are rare, delayed diagnosis and treatment can be potentially fatal. We report a unique case of Fusobacterium meningitis, mastoiditis, and sepsis in a previously healthy adolescent. Diagnosis and management of this condition are discussed in the context of a literature review.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Female
  • Fusobacterium Infections / diagnosis*
  • Fusobacterium Infections / therapy*
  • Fusobacterium necrophorum*
  • Humans
  • Mastoiditis / microbiology*
  • Mastoiditis / therapy
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / microbiology*
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / therapy
  • Sepsis / microbiology*
  • Sepsis / therapy