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Alert and Aware: Rising cases of community-acquired group B Streptococcus meningitis in immunocompetent adults

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Once traditionally considered a neonatal pathogen, Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a pathogen of growing importance in adults and those with underlying comorbidities. This case series discusses five cases of community-acquired GBS meningitis in adults who presented with history of fever, altered mental status, and other neurological symptoms. Gram stain revealed pus cells and gram-positive cocci and culture was positive in four out of five cases and one isolate was CAMP-negative.In culture negative case PCR clinched the diagnosis. This case series highlights the importance of considering GBS as a cause of community-acquired meningitis in immunocompetent adults.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2025.100868

Authors: T. Vidhya, K. Akshay, H.B. Veenakumari, S. Nagarathna, Arghadip Samaddar

Institution: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences

Language: English

Topic: Neonatal and Maternal Infections

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,210