Postpartum Group B streptococcal meningitis

Neonatal group B streptococcal meningitis.

Bacteriological and clinical data on 68 children with neonatal group B streptococcal meningitis were analysed as part of a wider study of bacterial meningitis undertaken between 1976 and 1982. Twenty five per cent of patients died and there was no difference in the mortality rate between early and late onset disease. Sixteen per cent of the infants weighed less than 2500 g at birth but in 50% n...

Postpartum group B streptococcal tricuspid valve endocarditis.

Group B streptococcal meningitis in an adult.

Group B streptococcal meningitis in an adult Sir, Group B streptococcal infection causing acute septicaemia and meningitis is rare inadults and accounts for less than 1% of cases. Group B streptococcus is a very invasive organism which seldom causes acute inflammation at the site of entry to the body and the appearance is usually unheralded. A 45-year-old woman was admitted for varicose vein su...

Long-term outcomes of group B streptococcal meningitis.

OBJECTIVE Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is the leading cause of meningitis in young infants. We evaluated long-term outcomes among GBS meningitis survivors. We hypothesized that despite reduced mortality, GBS meningitis would remain a significant cause of morbidity among GBS survivors. METHODS Ninety term and near-term infants diagnosed with GBS meningitis from 1998 through 2006 were identified...

Late-onset group B streptococcal meningitis has cerebrovascular complications.

OBJECTIVE To describe cerebrovascular diseases related to late-onset group B Streptococcus (GBS) meningitis. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective case series. Patients treated for cerebrovascular complication of late-onset GBS meningitis over 5 years were identified through neuroradiology and microbiology databases. Patient charts were reviewed with regard to clinical presentation, laboratory findings,...