Enterococcal meningitis in association with Strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome

Germs. 2017 Mar 1;7(1):28-31. doi: 10.18683/germs.2017.1105. eCollection 2017 Mar.

Abstract

Introduction: Strongyloidiasis can cause hyperinfection or disseminated infection in an immunocompromised host, and is an important factor linked to enterococcal bacteremia and meningitis.

Case reports: We report two cases highlighting the importance of suspecting Strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome in patients with enterococcal meningitis.

Conclusion: Our cases highlight the importance of suspecting Strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome in cases of community acquired enterococcal bacteremia and meningitis.

Keywords: Strongyloides hyperinfection syndrome; enterococcal bacteremia; enterococcal meningitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports