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We assessed all cases of community\u2010acquired pneumococcal meningitis admitted from January 2010 to April 2021 recorded in our prospective database and conducted further retrospective studies.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Of the 86 cases recorded, 21 (24.4%) developed acute symptomatic seizures, more than half of which (11\/21; 52.4%) before admission. Seizure development increased the need for orotracheal intubation and intensive care unit admission, while also lengthening hospital stays and suggesting more risk of death and disability at discharge [adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 3.13; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1\u20139.8]. Of the 74 patients eligible for ASM prophylaxis, 64 received it and 10 did not. ASM prophylaxis seemed effective in preventing seizure development, as only six seizure events were recorded in 64 patients with ASM prophylaxis (9.4%) compared with four in the 10 patients without prophylaxis (40%). Its preventive capacity was especially notable when administered within 4\u2009h of admission. Differences in mortality did not reach statistical significance. Adverse effects were rare.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Significance<\/jats:title><jats:p>Seizure development is a common complication in pneumococcal meningitis and is associated with increased risks of Intensive Care Unit admission, orotracheal intubation, and longer hospital stays. ASM prophylaxis may be effective in blocking seizure development in patients with preventable seizures and may be associated with better prognosis. Further studies are now warranted.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Plain Language Summary<\/jats:title><jats:p>Infection of the meninges (the covering of the brain) due to the common bacteria <jats:italic>S\u2009pneumoniae<\/jats:italic>, used to be a fatal disease before the introduction of antibiotics and corticoids. 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