Recurrent Meningitis and Its Rare Association With Ligneous Conjunctivitis and Congenital Plasminogen Deficiency
Somayah A Alghubaishi,
Muhammad Saeed,
Fadi Abujamous
et al.
Abstract:This case report explores the rare association of recurrent meningitis, hydrocephalus, ligneous conjunctivitis, and congenital plasminogen deficiency in a term baby boy. Born at 39 weeks with a history of hydrocephalus, the neonate later developed ligneous conjunctivitis and a serious bout of meningitis. Genetic analyses confirmed a homozygous mutation in the PLG gene, indicative of congenital plasminogen deficiency. Despite intensive treatment, including a ventriculoperitoneal shunt for hydrocephalus and intr… Show more
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