Myelopathy complicating acute bacterial meningitis
Bouygues, D.; Sanmarti, F.; Ponsot, G.; Aubergé, C.; Arthuis, M.
Archives Francaises de Pediatrie 37(2): 103-107
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9764 PMID: 7396641 Document Number: 159873
Four cases of acute bacterial meningitis complicated by medullary involvement are described. The complication presenting as a transverse myelitis occurred early and suddenly in the course of severe bacterial meningitis caused by different bacteria. Only two other comparable cases have been reported.