An unusual presentation of group B streptococcal sepsis
West Indian med. j
; 53(6): 416-419, Dec. 2004.
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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
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Sepsis
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Male
/
Newborn
Language:
En
Journal:
West Indian med. j
Journal subject:
MEDICINA
Year:
2004
Type:
Article