A Case Report on Meningitis-malaria Co-infection

Abstract

Introduction: Meningitis-malaria co-infection is a medical emergency.

Objective: the aim of this report is to remind clinicians of the seriousness of this co-infection Observations: Through three clinical cases, the authors draw the attention of clinicians to cases of severe bacterial meningitis and malaria co-infection. They underline the interest of the concomitant research of these two pathologies in front of a febrile meningoencephalitis picture with an alteration of the consciousness. Cerebrospinal fluid analysis and thick blood drop are essential to confirm the diagnosis. Despite management with antibiotics and antimalarials, one death was recorded.

Conclusion: Bacterial meningitis with severe malaria co-infection is not rare in our context. It constitutes an emergency of diagnosis and treatment. Its prevention requires vaccination and the use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets.