Pericarditis as a complication of meningococcal infection.

Authors

  • Ana P Simões Serviço de Pediatria, Hospital S. Francisco Xavier, Lisboa.
  • Rui Anjos
  • A Aidos
  • Ana S Neto
  • Fernando T Noronha
  • José M Palminha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1079

Abstract

We describe a case of a three year old male who presents with meningococcal meningitis. The initial evolution was unremarkable but subsequently he developed pericarditis. The pericardial fluid had features of exudate but it was sterile. The response to antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication was excellent.

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Simões AP, Anjos R, Aidos A, Neto AS, Noronha FT, Palminha JM. Pericarditis as a complication of meningococcal infection. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2004 Jul. 31 [cited 2024 Mar. 19];17(3):253-5. Available from: https://www.actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1079

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Arquivo Histórico