Tehran University of Medical Sciences Acta Medica Iranica 0044-6025 46 5 2008 10 15 434 436 R Hashemi 1) UNESCO Chair of Human Rights, Peace and Democracy, Bioethics Group, Shahid Beheshiti University, A Okazi 2) Medicolegal Organization of Mazandaran, Sari, Iran 2015 09 28 Bacterial meningitis after spinal and epidural anesthesia is a very rare but serious complication. We report a case of meningitis developing a number of hours after a spinal block for Caesarean section. No organism was grown but the CSF pattern was suggestive of bacterial meningitis. Severe neurological sequelae were present after three months of hospitalization. Meningitis is a serious complication and its early diagnosis and effective treatment is essential. Meningitis should always be considered as a possible differential diagnosis in patients suspected of having post spinal headache, convulsion and changes in mental statues. A thorough knowledge and practice of aseptic techniques is crucial in performing spinal and epidural anesthesia. https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/view/3514 https://acta.tums.ac.ir/index.php/acta/article/download/3514/3490