Cerebrospinal Drain Infection by : A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Overview

Journal J Fungi (Basel)

Date 2024 Dec 27

PMID 39728355

Authors

Asimenia Halioti

Charikleia S Vrettou

Eleftherios Neromyliotis

Evdokia Gavrielatou

Aikaterini Sarri

Zoi Psaroudaki

Eleni E Magira

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Abstract

is notorious for its ability to spread within healthcare environments, particularly in intensive care units (ICUs), posing significant challenges for clinicians as treatment options become limited. This is especially concerning in the context of central nervous system (CNS)-invasive infections. While rare, its involvement in nosocomial brain ventriculitis presents substantial diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, with no established guidelines for managing CNS infections caused by . This report presents a case of ventriculitis in an ICU patient and offers a comprehensive and targeted literature review, emphasizing diagnostic approaches, treatment strategies, and the clinical complexities of managing this emerging pathogen in CNS infections.

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