Pasteurella ureae meningitis associated with endocarditis. Report of a case and review of the literature.

The first reported case of Pasteurella ureae meningitis associated with endocarditis is described. The patient pursued a fulminant deteriorating course despite appropriate antibiotic therapy begun within 24 h of presentation. Previous reports of Pasteurella ureae meningitis are reviewed. This organism should be considered in the differential diagnosis of gram-negative meningitis, since it is usually responsive to most antibiotics, including penicillin.