Invasive Pneumococcal Infection
in Neonates: 3 Case Reports
Olarn Prommalikit MD*, Jutarat Mekmullica MD**,
Chitsanu Pancharoen MD***, Usa Thisyakorn MD***
Affiliation :
* Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand
** Department of Pediatrics, Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
*** Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a rarely recognized cause of neonatal sepsis. We report invasive pneumococcal
infection in three neonates. The infections were abrupt, severe, and rapidly progressive in two neonates with fatal outcome
despite antibiotic therapy. There was no identifiable risk factor. Maternal colonization should be further studied.
Keywords : Invasive pneumococcal disease, S. pneumoniae, Neonates
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