Massive ascites as unique sign of shunt infection by Propionibacterium acnes

Abstract

Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) has been associated with shunt infection. The signs of infection are mild. We report on a case of P. acnes shunt infection presenting with massive ascites as the unique sign of CSF infection. Shunt removal, antibiotic therapy and drenaige of ascites were performed with a rapid clinical recovery.

Key words:

• Shunt infection
• Propionibacterium acnes
• ascites

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