Abstract
Herein, we report a case of purulent pericarditis caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C in a previously healthy 5 -year -old boy, which was detected in pericardial fluid by polymerase chain reaction. The concentrations of interleukin -6, interferon -gamma and interleukin -10 in pericardial fluid were notably increased compared with serum. The role of polymerase chain reaction, counterimmunoelectrophoresis and latex agglutination test in the diagnosis, as well as the participation of cytokines in the pathogenesis of meningococcal pericarditis, are discussed.
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