Ventriculitis due to Staphylococcus lugdunensis: two case reports.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Staphylococcus lugdunensis is an unusually virulent coagulase-negative staphylococcus that has rarely been implicated in central nervous system infections.

Case presentation

Two children hospitalized in the Neurosurgery Unit developed ventriculitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus lugdunensis following placement of external ventriculostomy drains. The causative organisms were identified by molecular studies. The patients recovered without significant sequelae after high doses of intrathecal vancomycin.

Conclusion

Distinguishing Staphylococcus lugdunensis from other coagulase-negative staphylococcus species is crucial because it carries a substantial risk for severe central nervous system infections displayed by patients with implanted cerebr

SUBMITTER: Spanu T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2529306 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature