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[Unsuspected meningococcal disease].

Raquel Coelho1, Maria João Brito

  • 1Departamento de Pediatria, Hospital Fernando Fonseca, Amadora.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|December 26, 2006
PubMed
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Unsuspected meningococcal disease can present subtly with fever and joint pain, mimicking other conditions. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent severe complications from this potentially serious infection.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Meningococcal disease (Neisseria meningitidis) presents with diverse clinical manifestations.
  • Occult meningococcal bacteremia poses diagnostic challenges due to non-specific symptoms.
  • Prompt recognition is vital as untreated disease can lead to severe outcomes.

Observation:

  • A pediatric case presented with fever, gonalgia (joint pain), and gait disturbance.
  • Initial laboratory findings included leukocytosis and elevated C-reactive protein.
  • Imaging studies were unremarkable, initially suggesting hip synovitis.

Findings:

  • Neisseria meningitidis was identified in blood culture, confirming meningococcal bacteremia.
  • The patient became asymptomatic with normalized inflammatory markers prior to antibiotic initiation.

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  • Despite the initial presentation, the patient experienced a favorable outcome after a short course of ceftriaxone.

    • Implications:

    • Meningococcal disease can manifest with fever without overt signs of toxicity, complicating diagnosis.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering meningococcal infection even with subtle presentations.
    • Timely antibiotic treatment is essential to avert potential severe complications associated with meningococcal disease.