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Treatment of nosocomial meningitis due to a multidrug resistant Acinetobacter baumannii with intraventricular colistin.

Author: Al-AbdelyHail M, Al-KhaniAhmed, BukharyZakeya, MahmoodWafeeq

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Overview

A 23-year-old woman developed serious nosocomial meningitis due to multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii after a posterior fossa craniotomy. The patient was unresponsive to high doses of imipenem, ciprofloxacin, and systemic colistin but responded well to intraventricular injections of colistin for 3 weeks. This case highlights the challenges of treating multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii meningitis and the potential benefits of intraventricular colistin administration.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
We report a case of serious nosocomial meningitis due to a multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in a 23-year-old woman who had a posterior fossa craniotomy with upper cervical laminectomy for excision of a meningioma at the level of foramen magnum. Post-operatively, she had neck pain with con...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15900379

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A Battle Against Multidrug-Resistant Meningitis

Meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord, can be a life-threatening condition. The emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, like a persistent desert storm, has posed a significant challenge to the treatment of meningitis. This study reports a case of nosocomial meningitis caused by a multidrug-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, highlighting the need for innovative treatment strategies.

Intraventricular Colistin: A Last Resort

The patient in this study failed to respond to conventional antibiotic therapies, but showed a positive response to intraventricular injections of colistin, a potent antibiotic. This case underscores the importance of considering alternative treatment options for multidrug-resistant infections.

A Call for Vigilance

This research emphasizes the ongoing challenge of multidrug-resistant infections and highlights the need for continued research and development of novel antimicrobial therapies.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This case study, like a battle in the desert, showcases the tenacity of multidrug-resistant bacteria. The researchers' use of intraventricular colistin serves as a reminder that even in the face of seemingly insurmountable challenges, there can be innovative solutions.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2008-01-16
  2. Date Revised 2013-11-21
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

15900379

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

20040735'

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