Purulent Bacterial Meningitis at Birth

Karimi, Babak; Khademi, Gholamreza; Akhavan, Hossein; Khorsandi, Fateme

doi:10.22038/ijn.2015.6149

Purulent Bacterial Meningitis at Birth

Document Type : Case Report

Authors

¹ Department of Pediatrics, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

² Fellowship of NICU, Department of Pediatrics, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

³ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Department of Pediatrics, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran

10.22038/ijn.2015.6149

Abstract

Meningitis is an acute inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, which are known as the meninges. This infection may be caused by Streptococcus pneumonia bacteria. In this study, we presented the case of a female newborn with meningitis secondary to Streptococcus pneumonia. Her birth weight and height were normal. After 24 hours of birth, the neonate was diagnosed with tachypnea, without presenting any signs of fever or respiratory distress. The newborn was referred to Sheikh Children's Hospital, where chest X-ray showed clear lungs with no evidence of abnormality. Furthermore, the cardiothoracic ratio was normal. A complete blood count demonstrated white blood cell (WBC) count of 5400/uL. In Blood/Culcture ratio (B/C) test, Streptococcus pneumonia was reported, and the results of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis confirmed this result. Following 14 days of receiving antibiotic therapy, the results of CSF analysis were within the normal range. Her visual and hearing examinations were normal, and demonstrated improved situation. The infant was discharged with exclusive breastfeeding.

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