Hydrocephalus secondary to group B streptococcal meningitis

The Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine : the Official Journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians
L Srinivasan, R Ramanan

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.

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