Introduction:

Central nervous system infections are an important health problem in all regions of the planet; they represent a challenge for the attending physician, the microbiologist and the epidemiologist, based on an early and correct diagnosis, basic elements for a satisfactory prognosis.

Objective:

To determine the behavior of bacterial meningoencephalitis in the Province of Camagüey.

Methods:

A descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective observational study was carried out on the behavior of bacterial meningoencephalitis in Camagüey province during the period 2016-2020. The study universe consisted of all cases (128) diagnosed with bacterial meningoencephalitis, attended in Hospitals with more than 100 beds during the period from January 1st, 2016 to December 31st, 2020.

Results:

The year 2017 turned out to be the one with the largest number of cases, the predominant causal agent was Streptococcus pneumoniae; pediatric ages were those with the highest incidence, especially those under 1 year of age and males. The cardinal symptom in the study was fever, and pneumococcus was the most lethal causative agent.

Conclusions:

The early diagnosis of bacterial meningoencephalitis leads to less lethality and therefore fewer sequelae.

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