[Role of Streptococcus group D in infections in newborn infants].
Our investigation concerns 14 streptococcus D sepsis neonates, thirteen of which were collected over a six year period during which eighty-two neonate infections were recorded. This rate slightly higher than generally recorded and may be due to the initial prescription of third generation cephalosporin to the mothers. The clinical, hematological and biological data are not specifically those of group D streptococcus. The issue was unfavourable in 15% of our cases and in 8 to 33% of the recorded cases. The sensitivity to antibiotics varies depending on the species of group D streptococcus. The effectiveness of Amoxicillin, of Mezlocillin and of Ampicillin justifies the initial prescription in association with an aminoglycoside because of the possibility of synergy; cephalosporins are contraindicated as they are inactive on this germ.
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D013997:Time Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents
Place du Streptocoque de groupe D dans les infections du nouveau-ne.