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Neonatal osteomyelitis caused by group B streptococci

E Ragnhildstveit, L Ose

    Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
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    A 3-week-old infant was diagnosed with group B streptococcal osteomyelitis in the ankle. Prompt treatment with penicillin and kanamycin led to a successful recovery, highlighting effective management strategies for this serious infection.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric infectious diseases
    • Bacterial osteomyelitis
    • Neonatal infections

    Background:

    • Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a significant cause of neonatal infections.
    • Osteomyelitis in infants, though rare, requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.
    • Early-onset GBS disease can manifest in various invasive forms.

    Observation:

    • A 3-week-old infant presented with symptoms of localized infection in the right ankle.
    • Clinical signs included swelling, fluctuation, and erythema in the affected joint region.
    • Isolation of GBS, type Ib, from both blood and the ankle lesion confirmed the diagnosis.

    Findings:

    • Radiographic examination revealed a lytic lesion in the talus, consistent with osteomyelitis.
    • The infant was treated with penicillin and kanamycin.
    • Successful resolution of the infection was achieved.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering GBS as a causative agent in neonatal osteomyelitis.
    • Early diagnosis and aggressive antibiotic therapy are crucial for favorable outcomes.
    • The successful treatment highlights the efficacy of penicillin-based regimens, often in combination therapy, for GBS osteomyelitis.

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