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Title: Microaerophilic streptococcus meningoencephalitis: report of a case. Author: Chotmongkol V, Kawamatawong T. Journal: J Med Assoc Thai; 2001 Jul; 84(7):1056-8. PubMed ID: 11759967. Abstract: A 64-year-old woman who presented with acute meningoencephalitis was reported. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) revealed polymorphonuclear pleocytosis with gram-positive cocci. Blood and CSF grew microaerophilic streptococcus. The patient was treated with intravenous penicillin G and chloramphenicol for 2 weeks and recovered without sequela. There was no evidence of any focus of infection prone to the development of this infection.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]