Abstract:Introduction. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the second most common cause of meningitis in children, producing more serious complications than other bacteria. Streptococcus pneumoniae infections are a rare trigger of glomerulonephritis. We presented a case of glomerulonephritis developing concurrently with meningitis in a young male child. Case report. Gross haematuria, significant proteinuria, hypertension and decreased level of C3 alongside the signs of central nervous system involvement occurred in a male pati… Show more
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