Invasive pneumococcal infection in neonates: 3 case reports

Prommalikit, O.; Mekmullica, J.; Pancharoen, C.; Thisyakorn, U.

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 93 Suppl. 5: S46-S48

2010


ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208
PMID: 21294381
Document Number: 13225
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a rarely recognized cause of neonatal sepsis. We report invasive pneumococcal infection in three neonates. The infections were abrupt, severe, and rapidly progressive in two neonates with fatal outcome despite antibiotic therapy. There was no identifiable risk factor. Maternal colonization should be further studied.

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