Aztreonam for treating meningitis caused by gram-negative rods

Scand J Infect Dis. 1991;23(1):125-6. doi: 10.3109/00365549109023387.

Abstract

10 patients with meningitis due to unusual gram-negative organisms (Pseudomonas, Proteus, Salmonella and Klebsiella) were effectively treated with aztreonam. A detailed history and a thorough physical examination combined with careful laboratory testing resulted in accurate diagnosis and cure of all patients.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aztreonam / therapeutic use*
  • Bacterial Infections / drug therapy*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Gram-Negative Bacteria*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Klebsiella Infections / drug therapy
  • Klebsiella pneumoniae / isolation & purification
  • Male
  • Meningitis / drug therapy*
  • Proteus Infections / drug therapy
  • Proteus mirabilis / isolation & purification
  • Pseudomonas Infections / drug therapy
  • Salmonella typhi / isolation & purification
  • Typhoid Fever / drug therapy

Substances

  • Aztreonam