Meningococcal Meningitis In Children: A Case Report

Abstract

Meningococcal meningitis is brain membrane (meninges) inflammation caused by Neisseria meningitidis (Meningococcus) bacteria. In the child population, meningococcal meningitis is a rapid-onset disease with high morbidity and mortality rates. In this case, a 7-year-old boy admitted to the Emergency Room of dr. Soebandi Hospital, Jember, presented with seizure, decreased of consciousness, fever, and positive meningeal signs. The results of laboratory and radiological investigations showed bacterial meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria. This patient was treated with antibiotics, symptomatic and supportive medication, which gave a good result. It is important to publish all clinical findings, laboratory examinations, and management of this case so that health workers are aware of the spread possibility of meningococcal meningitis.