Unveiling Therapeutic Challenges: A Unique Case of Intracranial <i>Myroides odoratimimus</i> Infection Following Hemorrhagic Stroke
Intracranial infections post-neurosurgical procedure pose substantial morbidity and mortality risks. <i>Myroides odoratimimus</i>, an opportunistic gram-negative pathogen, represents a real challenge because of limited clinical experience. This article details the second reported case of intracranial <i>M. odoratimimus</i> infection associated with external ventricular drains in an immunocompetent adult. Treatment involved a 21-day course of intravenous antibiotherapy using meropenem and vancomycin. This case underscores the complexity of managing rare complications, providing insights into therapeutic strategies for this challenging condition.
Authors
- Kais Maamri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9622-4452)
- Ahmed Amine Daoued
- Maha Mastouri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3630-5255)
- Mehdi Darmoul (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8302-0271)
- Ons Haddad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7225-1517)
- Yassmine Maatouk
- Y. Kadri
- Oumayma Belhouane
Institutions
- Hospital Fatuma Bourguiba Monastir (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Surgical Infections
- Published
- 2024-10-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1089/sur.2024.215
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Intracerebral and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.74