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Group B streptococcal septicemia of the newborn |
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| Alternative Names: | Streptococcus agalactiae; Sepsis of the newborn; Lancefield group B streptococcus; Group B streptococcus
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| Treatment: | The health care provider is likely to administer one or more of the following:
- IV (intravenous) antibiotics
- IV fluids and medications to reverse shock
- oxygen therapy
- correct clotting abnormalities
- assisted ventilation
- ECMO (Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenator) in very severe cases
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| Expectations (prognosis): | This disease can be fatal without early treatment.
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| Complications: | Possible complications include:
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| Calling your health care provider: | This disease is usually diagnosed shortly after birth (from birth to seven days), usually while the baby is still in the hospital. However, if you have a newborn at home with severe symptoms suggestive of this disorder, get to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) immediately!
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Review Date: 7/29/2002
Reviewed By: Adam Ratner, M.D., Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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