[Carotid artery occlusion in meningitis due to Streptococcus B].
A 14 days old neonate presented an occlusion of the right internal carotid artery complicating a Streptococcus B meningitis. We discuss the mechanism of this rare complication of purulent meningitis, usually due to hemophilus influenzae.
D002341:Carotid Artery Thrombosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008581:Meningitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D013290:Streptococcal Infections; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae
D006493:Heparin
Occlusion carotidienne au cours d'une méningite à streptocoque B.