Double recurrence of group B streptococcus bacteremia in an immunocompetent infant

We report an immunocompetent infantile case wherein group B streptococcus bacteremia recurred two times. The isolated bacteria which colonized in his nasopharyngeal cavity might be a source of repetitive infection. Although the best action has not been established yet, penicillin G as the prophylaxi...

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Published in:Pediatrics international 2012-10, Vol.54 (5), p.701-703
Main Authors: Shoda, Tetsuo, Miyagi, Natsuki, Shirai, Kentaro, Furushima, Wakana, Takahashi, Masaki, Mimura, Sho, Isozaki, Atsushi, Kawano, Yutaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Babies
bacteremia
Bacteremia - drug therapy
Bacteremia - immunology
Bacteria
colonization
group B streptococcus
Humans
Immunocompetence
Immunology
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Male
Nasopharynx - microbiology
Penicillin G - therapeutic use
Recurrence
Streptococcal Infections - drug therapy
Streptococcal Infections - immunology
Streptococcus agalactiae - isolation & purification
Streptococcus infections
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Summary:We report an immunocompetent infantile case wherein group B streptococcus bacteremia recurred two times. The isolated bacteria which colonized in his nasopharyngeal cavity might be a source of repetitive infection. Although the best action has not been established yet, penicillin G as the prophylaxis seemed to be effective in this case.
ISSN:1328-8067
1442-200X
DOI:10.1111/j.1442-200X.2011.03492.x