# Salmonella Meningitis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Case Report

## TL;DR

A 44-year-old woman with lupus developed Salmonella meningitis, a rare infection in adults, and recovered after treatment with ceftriaxone.

## Contribution

This case report highlights the rare occurrence of Salmonella meningitis in a lupus patient on immunosuppressive therapy.

## Key findings

- Salmonella meningitis was diagnosed in a lupus patient on immunosuppressive treatment.
- The patient showed confusional syndrome, headache, and fever before diagnosis.
- Treatment with ceftriaxone led to a successful clinical and biological recovery.

## Abstract

Salmonella meningitis is an uncommon infection in adults. We report the case of a 44-year-old woman with a history of lupus on immunosuppressive treatment with mycophenolate mofetil and prednisolone who presented with confusional syndrome preceded by headache and fever. A lumbar puncture revealed bacterial meningitis with Salmonella species. She was treated with ceftriaxone with a good clinical and biological outcome.