[Group B streptococcal meningitis revealing an inner ear congenital malformation. A case report in an adult].

INTRODUCTION

Group B streptococcal meningitis is unusual in adults. It occurs in patients with a chronic disease.

EXEGESIS: We report a case of group B streptococcal meningitis that occurred in a 32-year-old woman, uncovering inner ear congenital malformation associated with cerebrospinal fluid fistula. There was no recurrent episode of meningitis during a 2-year period following surgical correction of the malformation.

CONCLUSION

Clinical signs suggesting cerebrospinal fluid fistula should be considered in any adult patient with severe group B streptococcal infection.