Group B streptococcal cervical osteomyelitis in a neonate.
Neonatal cervical osteomyelitis is extremely rare, with only a few reported cases. In most instances, Staphylococcus aureus is the infecting organism. The authors report a case of group B streptococcal osteomyelitis affecting the cervical spine. This case highlights the diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties that these cases present, and emphasises the role of a multidisciplinary team approach to management.
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Wessex Neurological Centre, Southampton General Hospital, Southampton, UK. stephen.honeybul@health.wa.gov.au
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