Group B Streptococci in Neonatal Deaths
AUTOR(ES)
MacKnight, John F.
RESUMO
Clinical microbiologists are reminded to look for group B streptococci in neonatal infants. We report four deaths, one with meningitis, occurring among 14 such infected newborn infants at our institution; of the nursing staff, 31% were also carriers of group B streptococci.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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