J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2007 Feb;25(1):126-129.

A Case of Bacterial Meningitis Associated with Cerebral Infarction and Arterial Stenosis-Transcranial Doppler Findings

• Seo JH
• Jo HY
• Cheon SM
• Cha JK
• Kim SH

Abstract

In spite of the appropriate antibiotic treatment and the development of newer antibiotics, bacterial meningitis still has a high risk of complications. Especially, vascular involvements of meningitis, including vasospasms and infarctions, frequently result in neurologic sequelae. Here, we report a case of bacterial meningitis complicated by arterial vasospasms and multiple infarctions during a clinically improving course. This case suggests that in the management of bacterial meningitis, early evaluation and monitoring of vasculitis by TCD and its management could prevent fatal outcomes.

Keyword

Bacterial meningitis; Vasospasm; Infarction

MeSH Terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Cerebral Infarction*
Fatal Outcome
Infarction
Meningitis
Meningitis, Bacterial*
Vasculitis
Anti-Bacterial Agents