Group B streptococcal cellulitis

South Med J. 1985 Jan;78(1):67-8. doi: 10.1097/00007611-198501000-00018.

Abstract

We have described a 2-week-old infant with cellulitis in the left submandibular region due to beta hemolytic Streptococcus, group B, and presented 16 additional cases compiled from the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cellulitis / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Neck
  • Streptococcal Infections*
  • Streptococcus agalactiae