Analysis of the diagnosis and treatment of group B hemolytic streptococcus septicemia in 7 neonates
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1008-6315.2012.05.034
- VernacularTitle:新生儿B组溶血性链球菌败血症七例诊治分析
- Author:
Ying PAN
;
Xiaoyi FANG
;
Peifen WANG
;
Yinyan ZHAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Septicemia;
Group B hemolytic streptococcus;
Neonate
- From:
Clinical Medicine of China
2012;28(5):549-550
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To analyze the clinical characteristics and resistance of group B hemolytic streptococcus septicemia in neonates,and to provide the evidence for clinical treatment.Methods 7 neonates with group B hemolytic streptococcus septicemia hospitalized from Jan.2001 to Aug.2011 were enrolled in this study.The clinical data and laboratory results of antimicrobial sensitivity were analyzed retrospectively.Results There were 4 cases of early-onset infection and 3 cases of late-onset infection,6 cases with leukopenia,6 cases with c-reactive protein elevated,4 cases with suppurative meningitis,3 cases with septic shock and 2 cases with disseminated intravascular coagulation.All strains were sensitive to penicillin, vancomycin and linezolid.Conclusion Attention should be paid to neonatal group B hemolytic streptococcus septicemia.Penicillin and vancomycin are first choice for this type of infection.
