A rare cause of neonatal meningitis: Group A streptecocci
Journal Title: Dicle Tıp Dergisi - Year 2013, Vol 40, Issue 1
Abstract
Group A Streptococci are rare cause of neonatal meningitis. In this case report, we discussed a case of newborn meningitis caused by Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus under the light of related literature. Twenty four days old male baby who was reported to be completely healthy before was referred to our clinic with symptoms of fever, not sucking and left localized convulsion which were present for one day. Lumbar puncture was consistent with purulent meningitis. Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus growth both in blood and Cerebrospinal liquid. Patient was treated with Penicillin G. In clinical follow-up, tetra ventricular hydrocephaly was detected but there was no need for shunt. Later follow-up revealed hearing loss. Meningitis caused by Group A beta hemolytic streptococcus although is quite rare must be kept in mind in cases of newborn meningitis. Group A Streptococcus can also cause serious neurological sequel as in other newborn meningitis causes. Key words: Group A streptococci, neonatal meningitis, Streptococcus pyogenes, hydrocephaly
Authors and Affiliations
Ali Annagür, Hüseyin Altunhan, Sabahattin Ertuğrul , Murat Konak, Rahmi Örs
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- EP ID EP130550
- DOI doi: 10.5798/diclemedj.0921.2013.01.0236
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