A case of group A streptococcal meningitis following acute otitis media.
Group A streptococcal meningitis is less common than other forms of meningitis; however, the occurrence of this infection is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Early recognition and a prompt treatment are therefore essential. We review one case of an Asian women admitted with group A streptococcal meningitis as a complication of otitis media.
Golmarvi
Shabnam
S
Departments of Internal Medicine, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, AZ-VUB Brussels, Belgium. shabnam_golmarvi@hotmail.com
Devue
Katleen
K
Hachimi-Idrissi
S
S
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008585:Meningitis, Meningococcal / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D010035:Otitis Media, Suppurative / Q000150:complications*