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Streptococcus suis meningitis complicated with acute cerebral infarction: A case report.

Authors

Xing W, Zhang W, Zhu M, He J
Heliyon. 2022 Aug; 8(8):e10418.
PMID: 36082324.

Abstract

A case of suppurative meningitis complicated with acute cerebral infarction caused by Streptococcus suis was reported to provide reference for the diagnosis and treatment of Streptococcus suis infection. The diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and epidemiological materials in the case of suppurative meningitis complicated with acute cerebral infarction caused by Streptococcus suis in Heyuan People's Hospital were reviewed, and the relevant literature was reviewed. The clinical manifestations of this case were headache and fever, which progressed rapidly. After effective anti-infection treatment, the patient improved and discharged from the hospital, but there was profound hearing impairment.