Group B streptococcal cellulitis of perineum and lower abdomen: report of one case. Zhonghua Min Guo Xiao Er Ke Yi Xue Hui Za Zhi 1996;37(2):135-7
Date
03/01/1996Pubmed ID
8935414Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0030092917 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 5 CitationsAbstract
This report describes a 4-week-old female baby with disseminated group B streptococcus (GBS) infection. The illness began as a swelling with violaceous hue of perineum and lower abdomen, a manifestation that may be falsely attributed to a traumatic injury. GBS septicemia, meningitis and cellulitis of lower abdomen was confirmed by cultures. This case illustrated an unusual presentation of GBS infection as cellulitis of lower abdomen. The presence of concurrent septicemia and meningitis in this case indicated that a more extensive diagnostic work-up and a more aggressive therapeutic approach are needed for young infants with cellulitis.
Author List
Chen HJ, Lee PI, Huang LM, Teng RJ, Tsou Yau KI, Lee CYAuthor
Ru-Jeng Teng MD Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AmpicillinCefotaxime
Cellulitis
Drug Therapy, Combination
Female
Humans
Infant
Meningitis, Bacterial
Perineum
Sepsis
Streptococcal Infections
Streptococcus agalactiae
