Staphylococcus aureus meningitis complicated with intracranial hemorrhage and cerebral infarction: a case report

Purpose: The case with staphylococcus aureus meningitis accompanied by intracranial hemorrhage and cerebral infarction is very rare and cerebrovascular complications are often associated with poor outcome. Materials and methods: We describe the clinical characteristics and laboratory data of a patient with meningitis accompanied by cerebrovascular complications. Results: The patient, a young male, was admitted to hospital with 3 weeks of fever, 10 days of slow reaction and 2 days of left limb strength decline. Neurological examination showed cognitive dysfunction, left central hemiplegia and meningeal irritation sign. Brain Imaging examination revealed intracranial hemorrhage and multiple cerebral infarction. The elevated leucocyte and protein, as well as low glucose of cerebrospinal fluid was observed. Cerebrospinal fluid and foot blister culture both suggested staphylococcus aureus infection. With the treatment of meropenem and glucocorticoid, the condition of our patient was improved. Conclusions: Detection of pathogenic bacteria is the gold standard of diagnosis, and timely diagnosis and treatment for pathogens are the keys to a good prognosis for patients.