Mania: An atypical presentation of probable Streptococcus agalactiae meningoencephalitis

Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a common pathogen in the neonatal period, causing meningitis and sepsis. In non-pregnant adults it is an unusual cause of meningitis. We report about an elderly female with several risk factors for invasive GBS infection who dev...

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Published in:IDCases 2023-01, Vol.33, p.e01817, Article e01817
Main Authors: Hudson, Ann, Bobo, Daniel, Rueda Prada, Libardo, Dumic, Igor, Petcu, Emilia, Cardozo, Milena, Shweta, Fnu
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Delirium
Encephalitis
Mania
Meningitis
Streptococcus agalactiae
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Summary:Streptococcus agalactiae, also known as Group B Streptococcus (GBS), is a common pathogen in the neonatal period, causing meningitis and sepsis. In non-pregnant adults it is an unusual cause of meningitis. We report about an elderly female with several risk factors for invasive GBS infection who developed GBS meningoencephalitis one month after treatment for COVID-19 upper respiratory tract infection. The patient presented with mania, and the classic triad of headache, neck stiffness, and fever was absent which contributed to the delay in diagnosis. Following initiation of treatment with intravenous ceftriaxone she attained full recovery, and her behavior returned to baseline. This case illustrates an unusual presentation of an emerging infection and should alert clinicians about this presentation. By reporting this case we want to raise awareness about mania as a presenting feature of meningoencephalitis. This should lead to more timely diagnosis and better outcomes for future patients.
ISSN:2214-2509
2214-2509
DOI:10.1016/j.idcr.2023.e01817