Abstract
In a minority of late-onset Group B streptococcal (GBS) cases in neonates, facial or buccal cellulitis has been described. We report a case of sepsis with GBS, in which an atypical cellulitis in the inguinal area was seen as presenting symptom.
MeSH terms
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Amoxicillin / administration & dosage
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Amoxicillin / therapeutic use
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Bacteremia / diagnosis*
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Bacteremia / drug therapy
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Bacteremia / physiopathology
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Cellulitis / microbiology*
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Male
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Penicillins / administration & dosage
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Penicillins / therapeutic use
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Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
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Streptococcal Infections / drug therapy
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Streptococcal Infections / physiopathology
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Streptococcus agalactiae / isolation & purification*