Baby who died from meningitis may have been saved if tested sooner, inquest finds

A five-month-old baby died after doctors initially attributed her severe symptoms—including a high temperature and vomiting—to Covid-19 rather than meningitis, an inquest has revealed. The child was taken to hospital but failed to recover, raising concerns over delays in proper testing and diagnosis. An inquest jury concluded that earlier identification of the infection could have potentially saved her life. The case highlights ongoing questions about how medical professionals assess and respond to pediatric illnesses during overlapping health crises.

Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023 after doctors put her symptoms down to Covid-19A baby girl who died from meningitis may have been saved if doctors had tested her for the infection sooner, rather than putting her symptoms down to Covid, an inquest jury has found.Five-month-old Esta High died at Leeds General Infirmary in November 2023, days after she was taken into the emergency department with a high temperature and vomiting. Continue reading...