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A Rare Case of Pyogenic Ventriculitis Following Otitis Media Caused by A COVID-19 Infection

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pyogenic ventriculitis (PV) is a rare condition characterized by inflammation of the ependymal lining and purulent fluid in the ventricles in the brain. In this case report, we present an unusual case of pyogenic ventriculitis in a diabetic patient which likely was the result of an otitis media infection that occurred as a sequel to a prior COVID-19 infection. This case of PV was caused by a Streptococcus pneumoniae infection, and the patient was treated with IV antibiotic therapy. Pyogenic ventriculitis in adults is a rare presentation to the emergency department, and the occurrence of PV following COVID-19 infection has not been well documented in the literature. In this case report we will review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management of pyogenic ventriculitis.

DOI: 10.61440/jbsbr.2025.v3.29

Authors: Carter Chan, Cameron Ward, Jesse Wong, Elaine Cheung, Leonard Ranasinghe

Institution: California Northstate University

Language: English

Topic: Bacterial Infections and Vaccines

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

OpenAlex ID: W4414253628

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