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Primary Meningococcal Pneumonia in Elderly PatientsReddy, Thugu S., Smith, Devon, Roy, Thomas M. 01 January 2000 (has links)
Neisseria meningitidis infection in humans usually manifests as meningitis and septicemia with skin manifestations. Infections of the respiratory tract with N meningitidis have been documented in the past, but often this organism is not routinely considered in the differential diagnosis of pneumonia. The pathogenic role of N meningitidis in lower respiratory tract infections may be underestimated because its isolation is difficult, particularly when oropharyngeal flora are present. We profile 2 elderly patients with primary meningococcal pneumonia to show the importance of Gram stain and culture in early diagnosis. These modalities helped guide treatment and prophylactic measures.
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