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A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization

A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization

Published on: November 16, 2016

Group B streptococcal cellulitis in infancy.

Manoj K Mittal¹, Samir S Shah, Eron Y Friedlaender

¹Division of Emergency Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399, USA. manojmital@yahoo.com

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|May 17, 2007

Summary

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes infant cellulitis, often linked to bacteremia. Prompt septic workup, including blood and CSF cultures, is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment in infants under 3 months.

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A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization

A Murine Model of Group B Streptococcus Vaginal Colonization

Published on: November 16, 2016

Area of Science:

Pediatrics
Infectious Diseases
Neonatology

Background:

Cellulitis in infants under 3 months is frequently caused by Group B Streptococcus (GBS).
GBS cellulitis in this age group can be associated with serious systemic infections like bacteremia.

Observation:

A case of a 6-week-old infant presenting with both cellulitis and meningitis is detailed.
This case highlights the potential complexity and diagnostic challenges of GBS infections in neonates.

Findings:

The study emphasizes the necessity of a comprehensive septic workup, including blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cultures, for infants with cellulitis.
It also reviews GBS cellulitis and meningitis, noting cases with initially normal CSF analysis.

Implications:

Early and thorough diagnostic evaluation is critical for managing GBS infections in young infants.
Understanding the association between cellulitis and potential systemic involvement like meningitis guides clinical practice and improves patient outcomes.