Group A Streptococcal Meningitis: Report of a Case and Review of Literature Since 1976

Overview

Journal Pediatr Emerg Care

Specialties Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics

Date 2001 Dec 26

PMID 11753187

Citations 9

Authors

A K Shetty

L R Frankel

Y Maldonado

D A Falco

D B Lewis

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Abstract

Group A streptococcal (GAS) invasive disease has become increasingly common in recent years. However, acute bacterial meningitis caused by this pathogen is unusual. We report a case of GAS meningitis in a previously healthy 21/2-year-old child associated with a dramatically rapid course and fatal outcome. A literature review of previously reported cases is presented. This case serves as a reminder that GAS can cause severe meningitis in otherwise healthy hosts.

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