Mixed bacterial meningitis in an adult caused by Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae. A case report

APMIS. 1990 Feb;98(2):122-4.

Abstract

A case of mixed bacterial meningitis with Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae is reported in a 26-year-old woman without demonstrable predisposing conditions, who recovered after treatment with ampicillin, without sequelae.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Meningitis, Haemophilus / drug therapy
  • Meningitis, Haemophilus / etiology*
  • Meningitis, Pneumococcal / drug therapy
  • Meningitis, Pneumococcal / etiology*