Group B streptococcal meningitis presenting as stroke in a nondebilitated man.

An unusual case of group B streptococcal meningitis in an adult is described. The evidence presented suggests that early vascular involvement during the meningitic process resulted in cerebral infarction, thereby explaining the patient's sudden deterioration and atypical presentation.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Klassen, H., Klassen, M. K., Huncharek, M.
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Yale Journal of Biology and Medicine 1995
Materias:
Research Article
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2590844/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8748460
Descripción
Sumario:An unusual case of group B streptococcal meningitis in an adult is described. The evidence presented suggests that early vascular involvement during the meningitic process resulted in cerebral infarction, thereby explaining the patient's sudden deterioration and atypical presentation.

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