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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2023

Salmonella meningitis, an unusual complication of salmonella species: a case report from Nepal.

Himal Bikram Bhattarai, Sushil Rayamajhi, Madhur Bhattarai, Sujata Bhandari, Suryakiran Acharya, Manish Uprety, Sapana Yonghang, Gareema Kadel, Sandhya Bhusal, Sajeev Joshi

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Article in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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10 authors at 6 institutions in 1 country.

Himal Bikram BhattaraiGandaki Medical College, Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Pokhara.
Sushil RayamajhiSwacon International Hospital, Kathmandu.
Madhur BhattaraiTribhuvan University, Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj.ORCID 0000-0001-6382-1082
Sujata BhandariNobel Medical College Teaching Hospital, Biratnagar.
Suryakiran AcharyaGandaki Medical College, Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Pokhara.
Manish UpretyKathmandu University School of Medical Science, Dhulikhel.
Sapana YonghangGandaki Medical College, Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Pokhara.
Gareema KadelGandaki Medical College, Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Pokhara.
Sandhya BhusalGandaki Medical College, Teaching Hospital and Research Center, Pokhara.
Sajeev JoshiScheer Memorial Hospital, Banepa, Nepal.
Pokhara University · NPBiratnagar Eye Hospital · NPGrande International Hospital · NPKathmandu University · NPScheer Memorial Adventist Hospital · NPTribhuvan University Teaching Hospital · NP

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Salmonella meningitis, caused by a Gram-negative bacillus of the Enterobacteriaceae family, is an uncommon but serious complication of Salmonella infection that can result in high mortality rates, significant neurological damage, and a high relapse rate, and has become a leading cause of Gram-negative bacterial meningitis in the developing world. Case presentation: A 16-year-old boy presented with high-grade fever and altered sensorium for 2 days associated with vomiting, headache, and photophobia. Case discussion: After invading the abdominal barrier, Salmonella can enter bloodstream and rarely present with meningitis. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis and culture supported with other investigations can diagnose bacterial meningitis and its causative agent. Adequate treatment is essential to completely cure and prevent relapse. Conclusion: Given its invasive nature and potential serious consequences, such as relapse and antibiotic resistance, prompt, and appropriate treatment of Salmonella meningitis is essential.

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meningitisSalmonellatyphoid

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PMID37229042
PMCPMC10205211
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