A Case of Neonatal Death due to Group B beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Sepsis.
- Author:
Jung Kweon KANG
;
Sam Hyun CHO
;
Seung Ryong KIM
;
Soo Hyun CHO
;
Kyung Tai KIM
;
Hyung MOON
;
Youn Yeung HWANG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus;
Neonatal Sepsis;
B beta
- MeSH:
Apnea;
Bacteremia;
Humans;
Infant, Newborn;
Korea;
Meningitis;
Parturition;
Pneumonia;
Sepsis*;
Shock
- From:Korean Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
2000;43(6):1100-1105
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Since 1970, the group B streptococcus(GBS) has been a significant cause of neonatal sepsis in the West. Two distinct forms of disease occur in neonates. Early-onset disease which occurs within 7 days after birth is characterized by respiratory distress, apnea, shock, pneumonia, and occasionally meningitis. Late onset disease usually occurs at 3-4 weeks of age(ranging from 7 days to 3 months) and presents occult bacteremia or meningitis. The GBS is thought to be a rare causative agent for neonatal sepsis in Korea. Lately, we experience a case of early-onset GBS sepsis who died at 3rd day of life. We present this case with brief review of literatures.
