Case Report

Meningitis Due to an Unusual Human Pathogen: Streptococcus equi subspecies equi

Authors: Gabriel-Adrian Popescu, MD, PHD, Raluca Fuerea, MD, Elisabeta Benea, MD, PHD

Abstract

Streptococcus equi subspecies equi is involved in human infection. We present a case of meningitis in a 75-year-old patient with a favorable outcome after ceftriaxone and dexamethasone therapy. To our knowledge, it is the first case reported in an adult.


Key Points


* Streptococcus equi subspecies equi human transmission is possible even in a patient with minimal equine contact.


* Streptococcus equi is involved in severe human infections, such as meningitis.


* Ceftriaxone and corticosteroid treatment is successful.

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