title: [Materno-fetal colonization by group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus and neonatal meningitis].
abstract: Two cases of purulent meningitis by Group B streptococci are reported. The bacteria agents were clearly transmitted transplacentally from mother to child. The bacteriological and clinical data are reported and discussed in relation to international literature.
authors.affiliation: Ospedale Mauriziano, Umberto I di Torino, Divisione di Pediatria.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Castelli
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pilotti
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Tullio
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008581:Meningitis / Q000209:etiology*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000635:transmission*; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae
vernacular_title: Colonizzazione materno-fetale da streptococco beta-emolitico di gruppo B e meningite neonatale.