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June 9, 2026Neurology

Recurrent Bacterial Meningitis Secondary to a Sacral Dermal Sinus Tract in an Infant: A Case Report (P2-3.004)

Samuel Stresemann Mollie Westrick Taylor Fitch Omayma Amin

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Key Points

To illustrate the significance of thorough examination and advanced imaging in diagnosing recurrent bacterial meningitis in an infant.
Case report detailing clinical findings and imaging results in an infant with recurrent bacterial meningitis.
Assessment included physical examination and advanced imaging techniques.
The infant had recurrent episodes of bacterial meningitis attributed to a sacral dermal sinus tract.
Imaging revealed anomalies linked to the recurrent infections, emphasizing the need for detailed evaluation.

Implication

Case report highlights imaging's role in diagnosing recurrent meningitis in infants with unexplained fevers.

Abstract

This case highlights the importance of the physical exam and advanced imaging in an infant with a history of fevers of unknown origin.

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Stresemann et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf393faef96ed7f05606d https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000217575

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