Anterior fontanel herniation in group B streptococcus meningitis in newborns. Pediatric neurology [Pediatr Neurol] Journal article

Brain herniation at any site is a rare complication of neonatal meningitis. Two cases of anterior fontanel herniation, associated with group B beta-hemolytic streptococcus meningitis are reported. This finding is a poor prognostic sign.

Pediatric neurology [Pediatr Neurol]

Encephalocele
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Intracranial Pressure
Meningitis, Bacterial
Prognosis
Skull
Streptococcal Infections
Streptococcus agalactiae
Tomography, X-Ray Computed