Anaerobic meningitis due to Peptostreptococcus species: case report and review

Clin Infect Dis. 1997 Dec;25(6):1462-4. doi: 10.1086/516147.

Abstract

We describe a patient with postsurgical anaerobic meningitis due to Peptostreptococcus magnus. In cases of meningitis associated with Peptostreptococcus species reported in the literature, the most common predisposing factors are meningorectal fistulae and head-and-neck surgery. Most patients respond well to appropriate antimicrobial therapy. Surgical intervention may be required in some instances.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections* / drug therapy
  • Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / drug therapy
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / microbiology*
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Peptostreptococcus / isolation & purification*