Recurrence of group B streptococcal meningitis.
Arch Pediatr
; 26(6): 374-376, 2019 Sep.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-31506230
ABSTRACT
Group B Streptococcus is the most frequent cause of neonatal sepsis. However, recurrences are rare. We report a case of recurrent meningitis due to Streptococcus B in a 2-month-old infant. Streptococcus B identified was hypervirulent clone ST-17 serotype III, which is known for its neurotropism. We found five other cases of recurrent group B streptococcal meningitis in the literature, which we report here. Many reports have identified breastfeeding and persistent colonization as the mode of transmission in recurrent Streptococcus B infections. We also discuss different ways to prevent recurrent group B streptococcal infections. Oral antibiotic therapy against carriage does not seem to be effective and there is no consensus on management of breastfeeding.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Streptococcal Infections
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Streptococcus agalactiae
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Meningitis, Bacterial
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
En
Journal:
Arch Pediatr
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article