Group B streptococcus meningitis in an HIV-positive adult: case report and review

Scand J Infect Dis. 2000;32(2):215-7. doi: 10.1080/003655400750045385.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / pharmacology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • CD4 Lymphocyte Count
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • HIV Infections / immunology
  • HIV Seropositivity / complications
  • Humans
  • Immunocompromised Host / immunology*
  • Lactams
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / drug therapy
  • Meningitis, Bacterial / microbiology*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Middle Aged
  • Streptococcus agalactiae / drug effects
  • Streptococcus agalactiae / isolation & purification*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Lactams