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Iatrogenic Meningitis Caused by Neisseria sicca/subflava after Intrathecal Contrast Injection,Australia |
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| Authors: | Damoon Entesari-Tatafi Mohammad Bagherirad Doreen Quan Eugene Athan |
| Affiliation: | Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia |
| Abstract: | We report a case of invasive Neisseria sicca/subflava meningitis after a spinal injection procedure during which a face mask was not worn by the proceduralist. The report highlights the importance of awareness of, and adherence to, guidelines for protective face mask use during procedures that require sterile conditions. |
| Keywords: | Iatragenic bacteria bacterial meningitis Neisseria sicca/subflava commensal lumbar puncture myelography intrathecal facemask face mask Australia |