Group B Streptococcus Meningitis in an HIV-Positive Adult: Case Report and Review

We report a new case of meningitis due to group B streptococci (S. agalactiae) in an HIV-positive patient. Only three other cases have been reported so far, and common features are discussed.

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Published in:Scandinavian journal of infectious diseases 2000, Vol.32 (2), p.215-217
Main Authors: Guerin, J M, Mofredj, A, Leibinger, F, Ekherian, J M, Raskine, L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
AIDS/HIV
Anti-Bacterial Agents - pharmacology
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
CD4 Lymphocyte Count
HIV Infections - complications
HIV Infections - immunology
HIV Seropositivity - complications
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Immunocompromised Host - immunology
Lactams
Male
Meningitis, Bacterial - drug therapy
Meningitis, Bacterial - microbiology
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Middle Aged
Streptococcus agalactiae
Streptococcus agalactiae - drug effects
Streptococcus agalactiae - isolation & purification
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:We report a new case of meningitis due to group B streptococci (S. agalactiae) in an HIV-positive patient. Only three other cases have been reported so far, and common features are discussed.
ISSN:0036-5548
1651-1980
DOI:10.1080/003655400750045385