Fulminant meningococcal supraglotittis in an immunosuppressed patient
Introduction: Acute bacterial supraglotittis in adults is a distinct although rare condition that differs aetiologically and clinically from the classic paediatric form of the disease. Only a handful of cases of supraglotittis produced by Neisseria meningitidis have been described in the literature....
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| Published in | JMM Case Reports (Online) Vol. 2; no. 4 |
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| Main Authors | , |
| Format | Journal Article |
| Language | English |
| Published |
01.08.2015
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| Online Access | Get full text |
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| Summary: | Introduction:
Acute bacterial supraglotittis in adults is a distinct although rare condition that differs aetiologically and clinically from the classic paediatric form of the disease. Only a handful of cases of supraglotittis produced by
Neisseria meningitidis
have been described in the literature.
Case presentation:
Here, we present the first description, to the best of our knowledge, of meningococcal supraglotittis in an immunosuppressed patient, with unique features of rapidly progressive symptoms, septic shock and multiorgan compromise.
Conclusion:
In view of the recent reports describing a growing incidence of this condition in adults, increasing awareness about its clinical features, natural history and potential complications is needed to enable early recognition and optimal management of emerging cases. |
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| ISSN: | 2053-3721 2053-3721 |
| DOI: | 10.1099/jmmcr.0.000070 |