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To highlight an unusual case of invasive meningococcal disease caused by serogroup W ST-11 in a child.

July 1, 2026BMC PediatricsOpen Access

Meningococcal serogroup W ST-11 causing meningitis, endogenous endophthalmitis, and septic arthritis in a child

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Case report reveals severe multisystem invasive meningococcal disease in a child, indicating urgent care.

To highlight an unusual case of invasive meningococcal disease caused by serogroup W ST-11 in a child.
Case report of an 11-year-old boy with IMD due to MenW ST-11
CSF and synovial fluid analyses were performed to confirm diagnosis
Treatment involved escalating antibiotics along with multidisciplinary care.
CSF analysis showed purulent meningitis with the identification of N. meningitidis serogroup W
Vitreous PCR confirmed N. meningitidis presence; escalated treatment led to symptom improvement
Follow-up indicated normal vision and hearing, with no neurological deficits or joint sequelae at 6 weeks.

Kıral et al. (2026) studied this question.

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