Community acquired Pseudomonas meningoencephalitis in a middle-aged diabetic woman: A case report
<i>Pseudomonas</i> species are environmental Gram-negative bacteria recognized for their potential to cause opportunistic infections, particularly among immunocompromised patients and those with a history of surgical procedures. Community-acquired meningoencephalitis resulting from <i>Pseudomonas</i> infection is rare but poses a significant risk of mortality. This case describes an unusual instance of primary <i>Pseudomonas</i> meningoencephalitis in a patient with diabetes mellitus, highlighting the necessity of early recognition and timely management.
Authors
- Ali Akbar Heydari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4954-7624)
- Kiana Ketabi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5189-3046)
- Zahra Sheidae Mehne (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-5849-7195)
- Elham Honarjou
- Ali Samimi
Institutions
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- IDCases
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idcr.2025.e02206
- Primary Topic
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00