27 March 2008
Acute bacterial meningitis caused by group a streptococcus in Varicella: a case report
Mustaf CalikAm J Case Rep 2008; 9:170-172 :: ID: 849819
Abstract
Background: Acute bacterial meningitis caused by group A streptococcus (GAS) are unusual in childhood. Varicella is well-known predisposing factor for GAS infections.
Case Report: A 7-year-old girl admitted with fever, sleepness and varicella skin rash. Lumbal puncture was performed and cerebrospinal fluid culture yielded GAS. Despite of the intensive therapy the patient died at the third day of admission.
Conclusions: Invasiv GAS infections may occur during varicella and clinicians should be aware of these potential life-threatining complications.
Keywords: group A streptococcus, Meningitis, varicella
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