Abstract
Epithelial manifestations as indicators of group B streptococcal (GBS) bacteremia have been infrequently reported in the literature. This report describes three infants, ranging in age from 2½ weeks to 7 weeks, who were seen with facial cellulitis as the only sign of GBS bacteremia. Only one of these infants had fever on presentation; otherwise, there were no signs of systemic illness. "Spontaneous cellulitis" should be viewed as an indicator of underlying bacteremia; in an infant less than 3 months of age, GBS should be considered a prime etiologic agent.
- Received April 1, 1980.
- Accepted July 21, 1980.
- Copyright © 1981 by the American Academy of Pediatrics
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Facial Cellulitis: An Early Indicator of Group B Streptococcal Bacteremia
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