Multifocal group B streptococcal infection in a newborn: Case report Yenidoǧanda yaygın tutulum gösteren grup B streptokok enfeksiyonu: Olgu sunumu

Öztekin O., Kalay S., Tezel G., Barsal E., Akçakuş M., OYGÜR N.

Guncel Pediatri, cilt.9, sa.3, ss.141-144, 2011 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Dergi Adı: Guncel Pediatri
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.141-144
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Group streptococcus, Meningitis, Newborn, Osteomyelitis, Ventriculitis
  • Akdeniz Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Introduction: Group B streptococci cause sepsis and other infections in newborns very early in life (early-onset sepsis) and also later (late-onset sepsis) in the newborn period. Case Report: A case of multifocal group B streptococcal infection with sepsis, meningitis, ventriculitis, osteomyelitis and abscesses in a newborn infant was reported. Ventriculitis is often thought of as a secondary complication of acute group B streptococcal meningitis. Conclusion: Multifocal group B streptococcal infection is rare and group B streptococcal ventriculitis should be suspected in cases that are refractory to treatment or in patients who later develop hydrocephalus. © The Journal of Current Pediatrics, published by Galenos Publishing.