UMA APRESENTAÇÃO INCOMUM DE MENINGITE PNEUMOCÓCICA: RELATO DE CASO COM MANIFESTAÇÕES CUTÂNEAS PETEQUIAIS

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36557/pbpc.v3i2.225

Keywords:

Meningites, Meningite pneumocócica, Manifestações cutâneas atípicas, Erupção petequial

Abstract

Pneumococcal meningitis is a severe central nervous system infection, typically characterized by fever, neck stiffness, and altered consciousness. This case report describes a 21-year-old male patient who presented with an atypical case of pneumococcal meningitis featuring a petechial rash, a clinical manifestation similar to meningococcemia. The presence of petechial lesions initially suggested meningococcemia, but a skin biopsy revealed gram-positive cocci, and the lack of response to Ceftriaxone treatment led to the introduction of Vancomycin, resulting in clinical improvement. This case highlights the necessity of considering differential diagnoses in atypical presentations of meningitis and the importance of promptly adapting therapeutic approaches based on clinical evolution and laboratory findings.

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Published

2024-09-03

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Ciências da Saúde