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
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aztreonam / therapeutic use*
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Bacterial Infections / drug therapy*
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Female
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Gram-Negative Bacteria*
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Humans
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Infant
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Infant, Newborn
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Klebsiella Infections / drug therapy
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Klebsiella pneumoniae / isolation & purification
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Male
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Meningitis / drug therapy*
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Proteus Infections / drug therapy
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Proteus mirabilis / isolation & purification
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Pseudomonas Infections / drug therapy
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Salmonella typhi / isolation & purification
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Typhoid Fever / drug therapy