Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 4, 2025

A Mouse Model for the Transition of Streptococcus pneumoniae from Colonizer to Pathogen upon Viral Co-Infection Recapitulates Age-Exacerbated Illness
12:21

A Mouse Model for the Transition of Streptococcus pneumoniae from Colonizer to Pathogen upon Viral Co-Infection Recapitulates Age-Exacerbated Illness

Published on: September 28, 2022

2.3K

Longitudinally transverse myelitis as a rare complication of pneumococcal meningitis: case report

Hela Sakly1,2, Sana Rouis1,2, Hajer Chakroun1,2

  • 1Infectious Diseases Department, Ibn Al Jazzar University Hospital, Kairouan, Tunisia.

The Pan African Medical Journal
|December 23, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Pneumococcal meningitis can rarely cause acute myelitis, leading to leg weakness and sphincter dysfunction. Early antibiotic and steroid treatment offers a good prognosis for this severe bacterial meningitis complication.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Neurosurgery

Background:

  • Pneumococcal meningitis is a severe bacterial infection of the brain's lining.
  • Acute myelitis is a rare but serious complication of bacterial meningitis.
  • This case highlights a rare presentation of pneumococcal meningoencephalitis with myelitis.
Keywords:
Bacterial meningitiscase reportinfectious myelitispneumococcal

More Related Videos

Visualization of Streptococcus pneumoniae within Cardiac Microlesions and Subsequent Cardiac Remodeling08:25

Visualization of Streptococcus pneumoniae within Cardiac Microlesions and Subsequent Cardiac Remodeling

Published on: April 7, 2015

9.0K
Induction of Leptomeningeal Cells Modification Via Intracisternal Injection05:55

Induction of Leptomeningeal Cells Modification Via Intracisternal Injection

Published on: May 7, 2020

8.0K

Related Concept Videos

Pneumonia III: Complications and Assessment01:30

Pneumonia III: Complications and Assessment

Pneumonia poses the potential for numerous complications that warrant consideration. These complications include the following:
156
Pneumonia I: Introduction01:30

Pneumonia I: Introduction

Pneumonia is an acute respiratory infection that targets the lungs, specifically the alveoli. These tiny air sacs, essential for oxygen exchange, become engorged with pus and fluid, severely hindering breathing, decreasing oxygen absorption, and causing significant pain and discomfort during respiration.
Risk Factors
Various factors influence the likelihood of developing pneumonia. Age plays a crucial role, with infants, children under two, and individuals over 65 at increased risk due to their...
208
Pneumothorax-II01:27

Pneumothorax-II

Pneumothorax is a medical condition defined by the buildup of air in the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. This accumulation of air can lead to partial or complete lung collapse, resulting in a range of clinical manifestations. Understanding the clinical presentation and effective management strategies is crucial for healthcare professionals in providing timely and appropriate care to individuals with pneumothorax.
Clinical Manifestations:
120