title: Anterior fontanel herniation in group B streptococcus meningitis in newborns.
abstract: Brain herniation at any site is a rare complication of neonatal meningitis. Two cases of anterior fontanel herniation, associated with group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus meningitis are reported. This finding is a poor prognostic sign.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, EHS Christ Hospital and Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Illinois.
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Cueva
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Egel
mesh_terms: D004677:Encephalocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011379:Prognosis; D012886:Skull; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed