[Inguinal cellulitis-adenitis in group B streptococcal late-onset sepsis].

نویسندگان

  • D Blázquez
  • B Santiago
  • J Ruíz-Contreras
چکیده

Cellulitis-adenitis syndrome is a well-known presentation of Group B Streptococcus (GBS) late-onset sepsis in children. Although face and neck are most frequently involved, other locations can also be affected. Inguinal presentation is uncommon, but it may be the first clinical manifestation of a GBS bacteremia. We present two cases of cellulitis-adenitis syndrome with inguinal involvement in two female infants with GBS late onset sepsis.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Anales de pediatria

دوره 82 6  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2015