The index case for the fungal meningitis outbreak in the United States.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1056/NEJMoa1212292.
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Abstract
Persistent neutrophilic meningitis presents a diagnostic challenge, because the differential diagnosis is broad and includes atypical infectious causes. We describe a case of persistent neutrophilic meningitis due to Aspergillus fumigatus in an immunocompetent man who had no evidence of sinopulmonary or cutaneous disease. An epidural glucocorticoid injection was identified as a potential route of entry for this organism into the central nervous system, and the case was reported to the state health department.
Medical subject headings
- Aspergillosis
- Aspergillus fumigatus
- Brain
- Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Drug Contamination
- Meningitis, Fungal