Non-typeable Haemophilus influenza ventriculitis, a case report and literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

and importance: Haemophilus influenza severe presentations have decreased dramatically after the Hib vaccination was introduced. However, due to the emergence of Multi-drug resistance organisms, severe presentations like meningitis and ventriculitis may occur.

Case presentation

Here, we have described a rarely reported case of non-typeable Haemophilus influenza ventriculitis in a previously healthy patient. MRI of the head with contrast was suggestive of tiny foci of diffusion restriction in occipital horns of bilateral ventricles with minimal intraventricular pus formation. The diagnosis was confirmed based on blood culture results and MRI findings as the patient refused to have a lumbar puncture procedure for CSF analysis. The patient was treated with intraven

SUBMITTER: Thakur AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9793223 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature