Alert and Aware: Rising cases of community-acquired group B Streptococcus meningitis in immunocompetent adults

Abstract

Once traditionally considered a neonatal pathogen, Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a pathogen of growing importance in adults and those with underlying comorbidities. This case series discusses five cases of community-acquired GBS meningitis in adults who presented with history of fever, altered mental status, and other neurological symptoms. Gram stain revealed pus cells and gram-positive cocci and culture was positive in four out of five cases and one isolate was CAMP-negative.In culture negative case PCR clinched the diagnosis. This case series highlights the importance of considering GBS as a cause of community-acquired meningitis in immunocompetent adults.