Iatrogenic meningitis caused by Neisseria sicca/subflava after intrathecal contrast injection, 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.