Streptococcus pyogenes meningitis

Indian J Pediatr. 2004 May;71(5):423-6. doi: 10.1007/BF02725632.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intravenous
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / diagnosis*
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / drug therapy
  • Risk Assessment
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
  • Streptococcus pyogenes / drug effects
  • Streptococcus pyogenes / isolation & purification*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents