Gardnerella vaginalis-infected scalp hematoma associated with electronic fetal monitoring.
Infections in the neonate caused by the vaginal commensal Gardnerella vaginalis are rare and mostly consist of bacteremia. A 4130-g term neonate developed an infection of a scalp hematoma with G. vaginalis. The infection developed in association with electronic fetal monitoring. The only clinical sign was an increase in size of the hematoma.
Eggink
B Hannie
BH
Department of Pediatrics, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA.
Richardson
C Joan
CJ
Rowen
Judith L
JL
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005323:Fetal Monitoring; D006194:Gardnerella vaginalis; D006406:Hematoma / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D012535:Scalp / Q000293:injuries*; D016585:Vaginosis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis*; D014946:Wound Infection / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy