Serious group B beta-hemolytic streptococcal infections in adults: report of two cases and review of the literature.
Adult infections with group B beta-hemolytic streptococci have been infrequently reported in the past. Two patients described herein, one with meningitis and the other with suppurative arthritis, emphasize that the organism is a potential pathogen and cause of serious infections in adults. The literature pertinent to these group B streptococcal infections is reviewed.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications; D007719:Knee Joint; D008581:Meningitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000150:complications; D014955:Wrist Joint