Subarachnoid hemorrhage: a rare complication of pyogenic bacterial meningitis (P6.312)

Conclusion: SAH in meningitis could be explained by vasculitis or undetected ruptured mycotic aneurysm induced by acute inflammation from meningitis. In conclusion, with supportive clinical features, we should consider meningitis as a differential diagnosis in patient with non-traumatic and non-aneurysmal SAH as these two conditions have totally different treatment.Disclosure: Dr. Julayanont has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Laengvejkal has nothing to disclose. Dr. Tantikittichaikul has nothing to disclose. Dr. DeToledo has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 8, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Julayanont, P., Wang, H., Laengvejkal, P., Tantikittichaikul, S., DeToledo, J. Tags: Lyme and Other CNS Infections Source Type: research