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    Pediatr Emerg Care. 2007 May;23(5):324-5.

    Group B streptococcal cellulitis in infancy.

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    Division of Emergency Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4399, USA. manojmital@yahoo.com

    Abstract

    Cellulitis in an infant younger than 3 months is most commonly caused by group B streptococci (GBS). A baby with cellulitis in this age group should have a full septic workup including blood and cerebrospinal fluid cultures, as GBS cellulitis may be associated with bacteremia. We discuss a 6-week-old baby with cellulitis and meningitis to illustrate the potential complexity of this infectious disease process. We also present a concise review of GBS cellulitis and of meningitis with initially normal cerebrospinal fluid analysis.

    PMID:
    17505277
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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