One-month-old boy with group B streptococcal meningitis, subdural effusion, and high levels of interleukin-6.

Meningitis is associated with elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines in the blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), and subdural fluid. Subdural effusion prolongs fever in patients with meningitis. However, the reason for this remains unclear.

Clinical Features of Febrile Urinary Tract Infection Caused by Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia Coli in Children.

The global prevalence of infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli has been increasing. In children, ESBL-producing E. coli manifest mostly as febrile urinary tract infections (fUTIs).