Group B streptococcal cervical osteomyelitis in a neonate

Neonatal cervical osteomyelitis is extremely rare, with only a few reported cases. In most instances, Staphylococcus aureus is the infecting organism. The authors report a case of group B streptococcal osteomyelitis affecting the cervical spine. This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic di...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of clinical neuroscience 2006-06, Vol.13 (5), p.607-612
Hauptverfasser:	Honeybul, S., Lang, D.A., Howard, D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Cervical Vertebrae - diagnostic imaging Cervical Vertebrae - microbiology Cervical Vertebrae - surgery Group B streptococcus Humans Infant, Newborn Male Neonatal Osteomyelitis - diagnosis Osteomyelitis - microbiology Osteomyelitis - surgery Radiography Streptococcal Infections - diagnosis Streptococcal Infections - surgery Streptococcus agalactiae - isolation & purification Vertebral osteomyelitis
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Zusammenfassung:	Neonatal cervical osteomyelitis is extremely rare, with only a few reported cases. In most instances, Staphylococcus aureus is the infecting organism. The authors report a case of group B streptococcal osteomyelitis affecting the cervical spine. This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties that these cases present, and emphasises the role of a multidisciplinary team approach to management.
ISSN:	0967-5868 1532-2653
DOI:	10.1016/j.jocn.2005.07.010