title: Hydrocephalus secondary to group B streptococcal meningitis.
abstract: Group B hemolytic streptococcus (GBS) is the most common cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis. However, hydrocephalus as a presentation of neonatal GBS meningitis has not been reported. We report herein the case of a 23-day-old male infant who presented with significant hydrocephalus and subtle seizures, without a febrile episode, due to GBS meningitis. The infant needed a 3-week course of antibiotics, a ventriculoperitoneal shunt and anticonvulsant therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Paediatrics Basildon and Thurrock NHS Trust Essex UK.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Srinivasan
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ramanan
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005839:Gentamicins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D016920:Meningitis, Bacterial / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D010400:Penicillin G / Q000627:therapeutic use; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy; D013292:Streptococcus agalactiae
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D005839:Gentamicins; D010400:Penicillin G