Group A streptococcal meningitis: Report of a case and review of literature since 1976

Avinash K. Shetty; Lorry R. Frankel; Yvonne Maldonado; Daniel A. Falco; David B. Lewis

doi:10.1097/00006565-200112000-00007

Group A streptococcal meningitis: Report of a case and review of literature since 1976

Avinash K. Shetty, Lorry R. Frankel, Yvonne Maldonado, Daniel A. Falco, David 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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	430-434
Number of pages	5
Journal	Pediatric Emergency Care
Volume	17
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00006565-200112000-00007
Publication status	Published - 01-12-2001
Externally published	Yes

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
General Nursing
Emergency Medicine

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