Mixed bacterial meningitis due to Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis in an 18-month-old child

J Clin Microbiol. 2005 Mar;43(3):1477-9. doi: 10.1128/JCM.43.3.1477-1479.2005.

Abstract

We report an unusual case of culture-proven pneumococcal and meningococcal mixed meningitis in an 18-month-old girl. The patient responded well to antimicrobial therapy and recovered completely without sequelae. No underlying condition could be demonstrated except a rhinitis of unknown etiology 2 days before the onset of the symptoms suggesting meningitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Meningitis, Meningococcal / etiology*
  • Meningitis, Pneumococcal / etiology*
  • Neisseria meningitidis / isolation & purification*
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae / isolation & purification*