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A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization
Published on: November 16, 2016
Streptococcus bovis bacteremia and fetal death
Benjamin A White1, S A Labhsetwar, Alec N Mian
1St. Charles Mercy/St. Vincent Mercy Hospitals, in affiliation with Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Toledo, Ohio 43612, USA. carben1@msn.com
Background:
Preterm premature rupture of membranes leading to intraamniotic infection and fetal death may be due to unusual bacterial species.
Case:
A young multipara presented at 24 weeks and 6 days' gestation with rupture of membranes of 2 days' duration. She was febrile and hypotensive. No fetal heart activity was noted. Antibiotics, fluid resuscitation, and oxytocin were begun with delivery of a 798-g stillborn fetus. Maternal and fetal cultures demonstrated Streptococcus bovis as the infectious agent.
Conclusion:
Unusual bacteria such as S bovis are sometimes responsible for severe maternal and fetal infections. Aggressive fluid resuscitation, uterine evacuation, and triple antibiotic therapy until culture results are available are indicated.
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