Group C streptococcal meningitis with favorable recovery. A case report.
Group C beta-hemolytic Streptococcus, though an uncommon cause of meningitis in adults, often leads to the demise of the patient or a prolonged hospital course, usually with residual neurologic impairment. We report a case of group C streptococcal meningitis in a previously healthy young adult, with rapid and complete recovery following early initiation of IV penicillin therapy.
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Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky, School of Medicine, Lexington 40536.
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007262:Infusions, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D010406:Penicillins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000382:microbiology; D013291:Streptococcus / Q000302:isolation & purification
D010406:Penicillins