[Pleural effusion with pneumonia caused by Neisseria meningitidis C: a case report]

Pleural effusion with pneumonia is an uncommon manifestation of Neisseria meningitidis infection. We report the case of a 3-year-old child who presented a one week fever and abdominal pain. Chest X ray showed pleural effusion with lung condensation. The outcome was favourable with antibiotics