Streptococcus Viridans meningitis in an immunocompetent child: A case report

Abstract

In bacterial meningitis, the Viridans streptococci group is not considered a prevalent pathogen. In contrast, the S. viridans group may cause endocarditis and fatal infections in immunocompromised children and adults. We report a 5‐year‐old immunocompetent boy with signs of meningitis. The CSF tested positive for meningitis with streptococcus viridans.Streptococcus viridans meningitis can occur even in a healthy immunocompetent child without a clear history of predisposing factors like trauma or CNS surgery. Commonly reported bacterial meningitis pathogens should not lead us to completely rule out these uncommon causes, even in the absence of demonstrable evidence.