Scalp infection caused by B-streptococci in a newborn infant following internal cardiotocography
Handrick, W.; Spencker, F.B.; Künzel, R.
Zentralblatt für Gynakologie 106(23): 1544-1546
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0044-4197 PMID: 6395575 Document Number: 241492
The paper reports on a newborn developing a scalp abscess 10 days after birth due to fetal monitoring with scalp electrodes. B-streptococci were isolated from purulent material after surgical intervention. The recovery was uneventful after therapy with appropriate antibiotics and removal of the pus (incision). In a short review of literature the authors discuss some of the aspects of infections arising in connection with use of scalp electrodes for fetal monitoring.