[Materno-fetal colonization by group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus and neonatal meningitis].
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.
Castelli
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Ospedale Mauriziano, Umberto I di Torino, Divisione di Pediatria.
Pilotti
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Tullio
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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
Colonizzazione materno-fetale da streptococco beta-emolitico di gruppo B e meningite neonatale.