Group B streptococcal cervical osteomyelitis in a neonate

被引:4
作者
Honeybul, S. [1 ]
Lang, D. A. [1 ]
Howard, D. [1 ]
机构
[1] Southampton Gen Hosp, Wessex Neurol Ctr, Southampton SO9 4XY, Hants, England
关键词
neonatal; vertebral osteomyelitis; group B streptococcus;
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10.1016/j.jocn.2005.07.010
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
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. (C) 2006 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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