Fatal case of meningococcal meningitis in a child from rural Bhutan: A case report

Abstract

Key Clinical Message N meningiditis remains an important cause of central nervous system infection. A high index of suspicion is required especially in infants. While empirical antibiotics may be initiated, diagnostic measures must be adopted for guided therapy. Notification of such cases contributes to surveillance data and deciding on providing vaccines to the population.

Keywords

• bacterial meningitis
• central nervous system infections
• polymerase chain reaction
• purpura fulminans
• vaccine‐preventable diseases