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  • 1Infectious Diseases Unit, Monklands Hospital, Monkscourt Avenue, Airdrie ML6 OJS, UK. bwhite@nhs.net

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A rare case of invasive pneumococcal disease presented with meningitis, pneumonia, and endocarditis, followed by a novel Guillain-Barré syndrome variant. The unique Streptococcus pneumoniae strain (ST4533) highlights the need for global surveillance.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae can lead to severe complications.
  • Bacteraemia with Streptococcus pneumoniae can manifest as Austrian's triad: meningitis, pneumonia, and endocarditis.

Observation:

  • A 68-year-old female presented with severe IPD following travel to Turkey.
  • The patient developed Austrian's triad and an atypical variant of Guillain-Barré syndrome, a presentation not previously documented with pneumococcal disease.

Findings:

  • The causative agent was identified as Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 6A.
  • Genetic typing revealed a unique multi-locus sequence typing profile, ST4533, suggesting potential genetic re-assortment from international exposure.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for novel clinical presentations of IPD associated with specific bacterial genotypes.
  • Understanding the link between uncommon genotypes and rare clinical manifestations is crucial for advancing the study of pneumococcal pathogenesis.
  • The findings emphasize the importance of international invasive pneumococcal disease surveillance to track emerging strains and their clinical impact.