Abstract
Group A Streptococcus (GAS) is a rare cause of meningitis. Although it has a high mortality, the condition is easily treatable if diagnosed early since the bacteria retains its sensitivity to many antimicrobials. The authors report here two cases of GAS meningitis along with a review of world literature.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Humans
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Infusions, Intravenous
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Meningitis, Bacterial / diagnosis*
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Meningitis, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Risk Assessment
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Severity of Illness Index
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
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Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
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Streptococcus pyogenes / drug effects
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Streptococcus pyogenes / isolation & purification*
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Treatment Outcome