Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  2000 Jun;43(6):1100-1105.

A Case of Neonatal Death due to Group B beta-Hemolytic Streptococcal Sepsis

• Kang JK
• Cho SH
• Kim SR
• Cho SH
• Kim KT
• Moon H
• Hwang YY

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.

Keyword

Group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus; Neonatal Sepsis; B beta

MeSH Terms

Apnea
Bacteremia
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Korea
Meningitis
Parturition
Pneumonia
Sepsis*
Shock