Group B Streptococcus에 의하여 발생한 신생아 화농성 관절염 1례 |
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A Case of Neonatal Septic Arthritis Caused by Group B Streptococcus |
Young Don Kim, Mi-Hyun Song, Moo-Sook Lee |
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Abstract |
Group B streptococcus (also indicated as streptococcus agalactiae) is a well-known cause of severe infections in young
infants but also an unusual microorganism to be isolated in case of septic arthritis, especially in newborns in Korea. We
report a case of monoarticular septic arthritis caused by group B streptococcus in a 22-day-old baby. |
Key Words:
Group B streptococcus, Streptococcus agalactiae, Septic arthrit is, Newborn |
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