Beyond the Meninges: A Unique Cardiac Complication of Streptococcus pneumoniae Meningitis.

Authors

Yazan Alamro, Corewell Health Resident
Khurram Arshad, Corewell Health Resident
Rabia Latif
Antoine Egbe Bessong Tabot, Corewell Health Resident
Najeebullah Bangash, Corewell Health Fellow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2-10-2024

Publication Title

Cureus

Abstract

We present a case of a 30-year-old male who was admitted with Streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis. He initially responded well to antibiotic therapy. However, the patient later developed symptomatic sinus bradycardia, which was likely due to intracranial hypertension. Even though the patient showed overt symptoms, vigilant monitoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and cardiac evaluation helped avoid unnecessary interventions. This case highlights the importance of recognizing and managing rare cardiac complications associated with central nervous system infections.

Volume

16

Issue

2

First Page

e53967

Recommended Citation

Alamro Y, Arshad K, Latif R, Egbe Bessong Tabot A, Bangash N. Beyond the meninges: a unique cardiac complication of Streptococcus pneumoniae meningitis. Cureus. 2024 Feb 10;16(2):e53967. doi: 10.7759/cureus.53967. PMID: 38469010.

DOI

10.7759/cureus.53967

ISSN

2168-8184

PubMed ID

38469010