Hypothalamic-Pituitary Dysfunctions in An Infant With Streptococcal Meningitis

Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 5

Abstract

A six-month-old infant was treated for virulent streptococcal pneumonia and meningitis. He developed diabetes insipidus, hypothyroidism, hypoadrenalism and growth hormone deficiency post infection. Increased awareness and high index of suspicion, of the association of central nervous system infection with hypothalamic pituitary dysfunction will facilitate early diagnosis and could prevent life-threatening sequlae. Keywords: Meningitis, streptococcus, pneumonia, hypothalamic-pituitary dysfunction.

Authors and Affiliations

Sharifah D. A. Alissa, Ali Abdu N Al Haboob, Rushaid N. A. Al Jurayyan, Amir M. I. Babiker, Nasir A. M. Al Jurayyan

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Sharifah D. A. Alissa, Ali Abdu N Al Haboob, Rushaid N. A. Al Jurayyan, Amir M. I. Babiker, Nasir A. M. Al Jurayyan (2014). Hypothalamic-Pituitary Dysfunctions in An Infant With Streptococcal Meningitis. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences, 2(5), 1936-1938. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-375555