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Microaerophilic Streptococcus Meningoencephalitis : Report of a Case
Chn*mongkol V 
,
Kawamatawong T
,
Kawamatawong T A 64-year-old woman who presented with acute meningoencephalitis was reported. Cere-
brospinal 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.
Key word
: Meningoencephalitis, Microaerophilic Streptococcus, Case Report
brospinal 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.
Key word
: Meningoencephalitis, Microaerophilic Streptococcus, Case Report
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