Description:
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common causative agent of
invasive bacterial infections such as otitis media, pneumonia and meningitis.
Treatment may be difficult due to the rising number of antibiotic-resistant
pneumococci cases, making prevention through vaccination that much more
important. This article describes a case of an unvaccinated child diagnosed
with acute bacterial meningitis.
Learning Objectives:
- Reflect on a case study discussing pneumococcal meningitis.
- Discuss symptoms of meningitis.
- Identify recommended treatment plans for pneumococcal
meningitis.
Author(s):
Stephanie Gum
Launched: 2020