Rifampicin in pneumococcal meningoencephalitis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The cases are reported of two infants with pneumococcal meningitis in whom initial antibiotic treatment was ineffective despite the organisms being sensitive to the drugs used. A clinical and radiological diagnosis of meningoencephalitis was made. A rapid improvement followed the addition of rifampicin treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Meningoencephalitis
- Pneumococcal Infections
- Rifampin