Streptococcus pneumonia-induced meningoencephalitis presenting as rhinitis and acute stroke!

Abstract

Meningoencephalitis, a potentially fatal condition marked by inflammation of the brain and medulla spinalis, can exhibit a wide range of symptoms. Streptococcus pneumonia, a gram-positive bacterium, is a common bacterial factor for this condition which can be challenging to diagnose due to its ability to resemble other diseases. Here, we report a case of a 48-years-old female with pneumococcal meningoencephalitis who presented with the symptoms of rhinitis, which is inflammation of the nasal passages and acute stroke treated with intravenous antibiotics and eventually admitted to the hospital. In this case report we would like to highlight that early diagnosis and proper treatment of meningoencephalitis are essential to improve patient outcomes, and physicians must recognize the central nervous system infections mimicking other diseases along with appropriate diagnostic approaches and management strategies.