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Streptococcus suis meningitis complicated with acute cerebral infarction: A case report
Weifang Xing1, Wensheng Zhang1, Minzhen Zhu1
1Department of Neurology, Heyuan People's Hospital, Guangdong Province, China.
Heliyon
|September 9, 2022
Summary
This case report details a Streptococcus suis infection leading to suppurative meningitis and acute cerebral infarction. Prompt treatment improved the patient, but profound hearing impairment persisted, highlighting the infection
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Neurology
Background:
- Streptococcus suis is an emerging zoonotic pathogen causing severe infections in humans.
- Suppurative meningitis and acute cerebral infarction are critical complications of bacterial meningitis.
Observation:
- A patient presented with rapid-onset headache and fever, indicative of severe infection.
- The patient was diagnosed with suppurative meningitis and acute cerebral infarction caused by Streptococcus suis.
Findings:
- Effective anti-infection therapy led to clinical improvement and hospital discharge.
- Despite treatment, the patient experienced profound hearing impairment as a sequela.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of early diagnosis and aggressive management of Streptococcus suis infections.
- Recognizing potential neurological sequelae, such as hearing loss, is crucial for patient outcomes.
- Further research into Streptococcus suis pathogenesis and treatment strategies is warranted.
