A Case of Meningitis Caused By Pneumococcus Serotype 20

Abstract

Streptococcus pneumoniae is the major bacterium of morbidity and mortality in children. The risk of development of meningitis can increase in periorbital cellulitis. Bacteremia secondary to infection of the periorbital tissue may result in meningeal seeding. Alternatively, concomitant seeding to both meninges and periorbital tissue during a bacteremic episode can occur. We report a case with meningitis caused by pneumococcus serotype 20, a rare etiology, during the course of periorbital cellulitis after head trauma.