Double recurrence of group B streptococcus bacteremia in an immunocompetent infant

作者：Shoda Tetsuo^*; Miyagi Natsuki; Shirai Kentaro; Furushima Wakana; Takahashi Masaki; Mimura Sho; Isozaki Atsushi; Kawano Yutaka

来源：Pediatrics International, 2012, 54(5): 701-703.

DOI：10.1111/j.1442-200X.2011.03492.x

• bacteremia
• colonization
• group B streptococcus
• 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 prophylaxis seemed to be effective in this case.

• 出版日期2012-10