A rare case of acute meningitis caused by Moraxella osloensis

CNS Neurosci Ther. 2024 Aug;30(8):e70011. doi: 10.1111/cns.70011.

Abstract

Meningitis caused by Moraxella osloensis is rare and easily misdiagnosed clinically. Here, we report the first case of meningitis caused by M. osloensis in China by taking advantage of the metagenomic next-generation sequencing technology in cerebrospinal fluid for pathogen screening. In addition, we extend the neurological signs, clinical symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment of this rare disease.

Keywords: Moraxella osloensis; case report; mNGS; meningitis; treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Letter

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Bacterial* / diagnosis
  • Meningitis, Bacterial* / drug therapy
  • Meningitis, Bacterial* / microbiology
  • Moraxella* / genetics
  • Moraxella* / isolation & purification
  • Moraxellaceae Infections* / complications
  • Moraxellaceae Infections* / diagnosis
  • Moraxellaceae Infections* / drug therapy
  • Moraxellaceae Infections* / microbiology