J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2012 Aug;30(3):210-213.

Moraxella Meningoencephalitis: Case Report and Review of the Literature

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  • 1Department of Neurology, Eulji University Hospital, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea. djy@eulji.ac.kr

Abstract

Moraxella is an aerobic, Gram-negative coccobacillus, which is rarely associated with serious and invasive infections. Because of its rarity, the clinical significance and appropriate therapy for infections due to Moraxella are not well understood. We report a case of meningoencephalitis caused by Moraxella. The patient presented with fever and confusion and was successfully treated with beta-lactam and aminoglycoside antibiotics. We also review 8 previously published cases of Moraxella meningitis or meningoencephalitis.

Keyword

Meningoencephalitis; Moraxella

MeSH Terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Fever
Humans
Meningitis
Meningoencephalitis
Moraxella
Anti-Bacterial Agents
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