Article Dans Une Revue Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases Année : 2025

Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Meningoencephalitis in an Adult: A Case Report

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Meningoencephalitis caused by Extended-spectrum betalactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli is rare and associated with a high mortality risk, especially if complicated by septic shock. We report the case of a 28-year-old female patient admitted to intensive care unit with febrile coma and meningeal signs, in whom blood cultures and cerebrospinal fluid cultures identified ESBL-producing E. coli. Despite resuscitation measures and broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, the outcome was unfavourable. This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges of such an infection, as well as the need for documentation.

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hal-05065739 , version 1 (13-05-2025)

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Abdoul Karim Traoré, Hamadé Zonon, Moussa Dao, Ali Soura, Agnihan Viviane Boni. Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli Meningoencephalitis in an Adult: A Case Report. Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases, 2025, 16 (5), pp.59-63. ⟨10.9734/ajrid/2025/v16i5448⟩. ⟨hal-05065739⟩
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