Unusual Skin Rash and Brain Inflammation in a Child with Pneumococcal Meningitis
Author Information
Author(s): Tavladaki Theonimfi, Spanaki Anna-Maria, Ilia Stavroula, Geromarkaki Elisabeth, Raissaki Maria, Briassoulis George
Primary Institution: University Hospital of Heraklion, University of Crete
Hypothesis
Can atypical skin eruptions occur in children with pneumococcal meningitis and be associated with cerebral vasculitis?
Conclusion
Atypical presentations of bacterial meningitis can occur and may lead to serious complications.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a curvilinear-like skin eruption associated with cerebral vasculitis.
- MRI scans showed lesions indicating immunologically mediated necrotizing vasculitis.
- The child had not been vaccinated for S. pneumoniae, which could have prevented the infection.
Takeaway
This study talks about a two-year-old girl who had a strange rash and brain inflammation because of a type of meningitis caused by bacteria. It shows that even kids can have unusual symptoms when they get sick.
Methodology
Case report detailing clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and imaging results.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A two-year-old Greek girl.
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