[Scalp infection caused by B-streptococci in a newborn infant following internal cardiotocography].
The paper reports on a newborn developing a scalp abscess 10 days after birth due to fetal monitoring with scalp electrodes. B-streptococci were isolated from purulent material after surgical intervention. The recovery was uneventful after therapy with appropriate antibiotics and removal of the pus (incision). In a short review of literature the authors discuss some of the aspects of infections arising in connection with use of scalp electrodes for fetal monitoring.
D000038:Abscess / Q000209:etiology; D004562:Electrocardiography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004566:Electrodes; D005260:Female; D005311:Fetal Hypoxia / Q000175:diagnosis; D005323:Fetal Monitoring / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012536:Scalp Dermatoses / Q000209:etiology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology*; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae / Q000302:isolation & purification
Uber eine Kopfschwarteninfektion durch B-Streptokokken bei einem Neugeborenen nach interner Kardiotokographie.