Group B streptococcal meningitis: delayed response to treatment.
Four infants with group B streptococcal meningitis had a delayed response to antibiotic therapy. Resolution of cerebrospinal fluid infection and/or pleocytosis occurred only after prolonged and intensive antimicrobial management. In this respect, these infants were similar to infants with gram-negative enteric meningitis. It is suggested that infants with group B streptococcal meningitis be closely monitored to insure adequate response to therapy.
D002701:Chloramphenicol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae; D013997:Time Factors
D002701:Chloramphenicol; D010400:Penicillin G