Pasteurella multocida meningitis.
The diagnosis of Pasteurella multocida meningitis was confused by a false-positive latex particle agglutination test implicating group B streptococcus. This illness and false-positive reactions in antigen detection are discussed.
Department of Pediatrics, Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune 07754.
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007841:Latex Fixation Tests; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010326:Pasteurella Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012463:Saliva / Q000032:analysis; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae