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A Neonatal Imaging Model of Gram-Negative Bacterial Sepsis
Published on: August 12, 2020
Invasive pneumococcal infection in neonates: 3 case reports
Olarn Prommalikit1, Jutarat Mekmullica, Chitsanu Pancharoen
1Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand. drolarnp2002@yahoo.com
Summary
Streptococcus pneumoniae rarely causes neonatal sepsis, but when it does, it can be severe and fatal. Further research into maternal colonization is needed to understand and prevent these invasive pneumococcal infections.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Neonatal sepsis is a serious clinical syndrome in newborns.
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is an uncommon cause of neonatal sepsis.
Observation:
- This report details three cases of invasive pneumococcal infection in neonates.
- The infections presented abruptly, were severe, and progressed rapidly.
Findings:
- Two of the three neonates experienced a fatal outcome despite receiving antibiotic treatment.
- No specific risk factors were identified for these invasive infections.
Implications:
- These findings highlight the critical need for further investigation into maternal Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization.
- Understanding maternal colonization may lead to improved prevention strategies for neonatal sepsis.
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