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An unusual presentation of group B streptococcal sepsis
Thame, M; Franklin, L; Young, J; Hall, C; Saunders, G. L; Williams, N. P.
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  • Thame, M; University of the West Indies. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health.
  • Franklin, L; University of the West Indies. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health.
  • Young, J; University of the West Indies. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health.
  • Hall, C; University of the West Indies. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health.
  • Saunders, G. L; University of the West Indies. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health.
  • Williams, N. P; University of the West Indies. Department of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Child Health.
West Indian med. j ; 53(6): 416-419, Dec. 2004.
Article in En | LILACS | ID: lil-410091
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ABSTRACT
This paper describes the devastating outcome of a neonate who presented with severe late onset group B beta-haemolytic streptococcal (GBS) disease. There were extensive infarcts of the brain and gangrene of the toes. The purpose of this report is to alert healthcare workers of the unusual presentation and that fatal late onset group B beta-haemolytic streptococcal disease may occur despite early and effective management
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Index: LILACS Main subject: Streptococcal Infections / Streptococcus agalactiae / Sepsis Type of study: Diagnostic_studies Limits: Humans / Male / Newborn Language: En Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2004 Type: Article
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Index: LILACS Main subject: Streptococcal Infections / Streptococcus agalactiae / Sepsis Type of study: Diagnostic_studies Limits: Humans / Male / Newborn Language: En Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: MEDICINA Year: 2004 Type: Article