Journal of Anaesthesia & Critical Care Case Reports

Vol 7 | Issue 1 | January-April 2021 | Page 22-25 | Suresh. J, Balaji. T, V. Santhosh, M. Nithish Mukunthan,
A. L. Shanmuga Priya, Rajaram Manoharan

Author: Suresh. J [1], Balaji. T [1], V. Santhosh [1], M. Nithish Mukunthan [1],
A. L. Shanmuga Priya [1], Rajaram Manoharan [1]

[1] Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, Preethi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Uthangudi, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Suresh. J,
Department of Anaesthesia and critical care, Preethi institute of medical sciences and research uthangudi , Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Email: balaji6183@gmail.com

Traumatic Acinetobacter Baumannii Meningitis Without Neuro surgical Intervention– A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Acute bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency that warrants an early diagnosis and aggressive therapy. Despite the availability of potent newer antibiotics, the mortality caused by acute meningitis and its complication remains high in India, ranging from 16% to 32%. The aim of this case report is to present the isolation of Acinetobacter baumannii from cerebrospinal fluid(CSF) of an elderly male following trauma without any neurosurgical intervention and without any evident cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea or rhinorrhea.

Keywords: CSF; Acinetobacter; Colistin; Intraventricular.

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