Year: 2023
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Streptococcus pyogenes causes a wide spectrum of diseases in children. However, meningitis due to this pathogen is highly uncommon. Although rare, it is associated with a high case fatality rate and can result in severe neurological sequelae. We report a case of Streptococcus pyogenes meningitis in a previously healthy 3-year-old boy. The purpose of this case report is to emphasize that this agent should be considered a cause of meningitis in previously healthy infants because of its frequent association with complications, sequelae, and high mortality rates.
Source: Acta Médica Portuguesa
DOI: 10.20344/amp.19941
Authors: Lara Torres, Alexandra M. Rodrigues, Catarina Francisco, Sónia Santos, Pedro Carvalho
Institution: Unidade Local de Saúde da Guarda EPE
Language: English
Subfield: Infectious Diseases
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4383217536