Nonhemolytic group B streptococcal osteomyelitis: identification and treatment in a five-week-old infant

J La State Med Soc. 1991 Jan;143(1):29-32.

Abstract

This article details the first reported case of neonatal osteomyelitis caused by a nonhemolytic group B streptococcus. The identification of the organism was delayed due to the lack of hemolysis on blood agar plates. Therefore, the infant was treated with a more toxic regimen of antibiotics than would have otherwise been indicated. Successful treatment of this nonhemolytic group B streptococcal osteomyelitis included a combination of both parenteral and oral antibiotics. Proper identification of nonhemolytic streptococcal infections in the infant is essential to ensure safe and accurate antibiotic treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Injections, Intravenous
  • Male
  • Osteomyelitis* / diagnosis
  • Osteomyelitis* / drug therapy
  • Penicillin G / administration & dosage
  • Penicillin G / therapeutic use
  • Streptococcal Infections* / diagnosis
  • Streptococcal Infections* / drug therapy
  • Streptococcus agalactiae*

Substances

  • Penicillin G