A case of group A streptococcal meningitis following acute otitis media. |
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Authors: | Shabnam Golmarvi Katleen Devue S Hachimi-Idrissi |
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Affiliation: | Departments of Internal Medicine, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, AZ-VUB Brussels, Belgium. shabnam_golmarvi@hotmail.com |
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Abstract: | Group A streptococcal meningitis is less common than other forms of meningitis; however, the occurrence of this infection is associated with high mortality and morbidity. Early recognition and a prompt treatment are therefore essential. We review one case of an Asian women admitted with group A streptococcal meningitis as a complication of otitis media. |
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