Escherichia coli Meningitis in a Patient With Urinary Tract Infection: A Case Report

This article discusses a case of Escherichia coli (E. coli) meningitis resulting in altered mental status patient with multiple pre-existing comorbidities. The highlights the underestimated risk community-acquired gram-negative adults, which can have high mortality rate, particularly elderly patients sepsis and urinary tract infections. Diagnosis E. was confirmed by analyzing cerebrospinal fluid obtained through lumbar puncture blood cultures. Treatment involved prompt administration antibiotics supportive care. However, emergence antibiotic resistance, such as extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production, is an increasing concern. Therefore, early recognition appropriate management are crucial diagnosis treatment this life-threatening condition.