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[Systemic neonatal infection by Streptococcus pneumoniae. A case report].
F J Ortiz-Ibarra1, R E Riega-Carnero, A Posadas-López
1Departamento de Infectología e Inmunología, Instituto Nacional de Perinatología, México, D.F.
Boletin Medico Del Hospital Infantil De Mexico
|December 1, 1992
Summary
Streptococcus pneumoniae neonatal sepsis is rare but serious. A case study highlights early-onset sepsis in a premature infant, emphasizing the need for awareness despite limited reported cases.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Neonatal sepsis is a significant cause of infant mortality.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is an uncommon cause of neonatal sepsis, with few documented cases.
- Understanding rare etiologies of neonatal infections is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Observation:
- A case of early-onset sepsis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae in a preterm male neonate is presented.
- The infant had a history of maternal chorioamnionitis and succumbed within 12 hours of birth.
- Blood cultures confirmed the presence of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Findings:
- This case represents one of only 50 reported instances of Streptococcus pneumoniae-related neonatal sepsis and meningitis since 1972.
- In a 6-year period at the Instituto Nacional de Perinatología, only one case of systemic S. pneumoniae infection was documented among 560 neonatal sepsis cases.
Implications:
- Despite its rarity, Streptococcus pneumoniae can cause severe, rapidly progressing neonatal sepsis.
- This case underscores the importance of considering less common pathogens in neonatal sepsis, especially in preterm infants with risk factors.
- Further research into the clinical presentation and risk factors for S. pneumoniae neonatal infections is warranted.