Acute disseminated meningoencephalitis associated with chronic streptococcal infection

Abstract

The XXI century is a century of viral infections, but bacterial infections are still important in the development of infectious pathology. The clinical case reflects the features of neuroinfections in children with chronic Herpes virus and streptococcal infections. The disease progression is described in a child with an unfavorable premorbid background and the causes are discussed. The role of streptococcal infections is presented: chronic course and development of poststreptococcal disorders are typical. It is possible a reactivation of varicella zoster virus in children who had chickenpox, which can contribute the progression of nervous system disorder. Therapy includes antiviral and antibacterial medicines and Cytoflavin – a medicament with a complex mechanism of pathogenetic action, which achieves a successful outcome with the recovery of patient with acute disseminated meningoencephalitis. Key words: meningoencephalitis, streptococcus, Herpes viruses, children, Cytoflavin