Transverse myelitis: unusual sequelae of neonatal group B streptococcus disease.
Group B streptococcus (GBS) meningitis is one of the most serious infections in the neonatal period. We wish to report a case of transverse myelitis following early onset form of GBS meningitis. The diagnosis and the clinical approach will be discussed.
D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications*; D009188:Myelitis, Transverse / Q000821:virology*; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications*; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae