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===Infection in Neonates=== | ===Infection in Neonates=== | ||
Infection in neonates can be classified as: | Infection in neonates can be classified as: | ||
* Early onset infection (within 24-48 hours, up to one week) | * Early onset infection (within 24-48 hours, up to one week after delivery) | ||
* Late onset infection | * Late onset infection (After the first week, up to 8-10 weeks after delivery) | ||
GBS infection in neonates may lead to: | GBS infection in neonates may lead to: | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rim Halaby, M.D. [2]
Overview
Group B streptococcal (GBS) infection can be classified into three main categories depending on the type of subjects who are infected. GBS infection can occur in pregnant women, neonates, or non-pregnant adults mainly the elderly. Neonatal GBS infection can be further classified into early-onset or late-onset depending on the timing of the onset of the symptoms.
Classification
Infection in Pregnant Women
Infection of pregnant women with GBS can lead to:
- No symptoms (asymptomatic carrier)
- Urinary tract infection
- Chorioamnionitis
- Endometritis
- Premature rupture of membrane
Infection in Neonates
Infection in neonates can be classified as:
- Early onset infection (within 24-48 hours, up to one week after delivery)
- Late onset infection (After the first week, up to 8-10 weeks after delivery)
GBS infection in neonates may lead to:
Infection in Men and Non-Pregnant Women
GBS infection in non pregnant adults occur mainly in elderly and subjects with underlying disease, such as diabetes.[1] GBS infection in elderly can manifest as:[2]
- Pneumonia
- Skin and soft tissue infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Septic arthritis
- Urosepsis
- Peritonitis
- Meningitis
- Endocarditis
- IV catheter infection
References
- ↑ Edwards MS, Baker CJ (2005). "Group B streptococcal infections in elderly adults". Clin Infect Dis. 41 (6): 839–47. doi:10.1086/432804. PMID 16107984.
- ↑ Farley MM (2001). "Group B streptococcal disease in nonpregnant adults". Clin Infect Dis. 33 (4): 556–61. doi:10.1086/322696. PMID 11462195.