Meningitis due to an unusual human pathogen: Streptococcus equi subspecies equi.(Case Report)

From: Southern Medical Journal | Date: February 1, 2006| Author: | Copyright information

Abstract: Streptococcus equi subspecies equi is involved in human infection. We present a case of meningitis in a 75-year-old patient with a favorable outcome after ceftriaxone and dexamethasone therapy. To our knowledge, it is the first case reported in an adult.

Key Words: Streptococcus equi subspecies equi, bacterial meningitis, meningitis in the elderly

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C group Streptococci are pathogenic for horses; in humans, these infections are uncommon and usually result in pharyngitis, skin and soft tissue infections, pneumonia, toxic shock-like syndrome, and ...

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