[Bacteremia caused by Streptococcus agalactiae in adults. Presentation of 6 cases]. / Bacteriemia por Streptococcus agalactiae en adultos. Presentación de 6 casos.

ABSTRACT

The incidence of Streptococcus agalactiae (SA) bacteremia in adults has increased in recent years, particularly in patients with severe underlying diseases. However SA is still an unusual pathogen in adults. We report 6 cases of SA bacteremia in adults, seen during 18 months. The microorganism was only isolated from the blood in 3 cases, and from blood and other locations in the remaining three cases. The age of the patients ranged from 35 to 70 years. Both sex were affected in the same proportion. In all cases except in one there was a previous underlying disease.