Severe Actinobacillus ureae meningitis in an immunocompromised patient: report of one case and review of the literature

Scand J Infect Dis. 2007;39(11-12):1076-9. doi: 10.1080/00365540701558755. Epub 2007 Aug 6.

Abstract

27 cases of Actinobacillus ureae infections including 14 cases of meningitis have been reported. We describe 1 case of Actinobacillus ureae meningitis in a 75-y-old patient. Risk factors, clinical outcome and treatment of Actinobacillus ureae infections are discussed. Actinobacillus ureae may behave as an opportunistic pathogen causing severe infections in immunocompromised patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Actinobacillus / classification
  • Actinobacillus / isolation & purification*
  • Aged
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host*
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / diagnosis
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / microbiology*
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / therapy
  • Opportunistic Infections / diagnosis
  • Opportunistic Infections / microbiology
  • Opportunistic Infections / therapy