Recurrent group B streptococcal disease in infants: Who should receive rifampin?

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作者
Atkins, JT
Heresi, GP
Coque, TM
Baker, CJ
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[1] Univ Texas, Hlth Sci Ctr, Dept Pediat, Houston, TX 77030 USA
[2] Univ Texas, Hlth Sci Ctr, Dept Med, Houston, TX 77030 USA
[3] Baylor Coll Med, Dept Pediat, Houston, TX 77030 USA
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10.1016/S0022-3476(98)70037-X
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R72 [儿科学];
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100202 ;
摘要
A preterm breast-fed infant had three episodes of type Ia/c group B streptococcus septicemia. After the second episode rifampin was given to the infant, but further Ia/c exposure to maternal breast milk ensued. We propose rifampin treatment for both the mother and infant in cases of recurrent group B streptococcus disease.
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